Jarvis
Jarvis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear servant or skilled with a spear.
Origin and history
Jarvis is an English name derived from the Norman personal name Gervais. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States for over a century. In modern pop culture, it is widely recognized as the name of Iron Man's AI assistant in Marvel media.
Popularity in the United States
17,720 babies in the United States have been named Jarvis since 1880. It ranks #884 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1438.
States where it is most popular
- GA (14.7 %)
- FL (12 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- MS (8.6 %)
- NC (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 46 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 273 |
| 1920-1930 | 438 |
| 1930-1940 | 436 |
| 1940-1950 | 384 |
| 1950-1960 | 879 |
| 1960-1970 | 945 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,044 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,774 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,736 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,854 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,352 |
| 2020-2029 | 499 |
Famous people named Jarvis
- Jarvis Cocker: Musician, Singer
- Jarvis Landry: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- The name was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066.
- J.A.R.V.I.S. is famous as the fictional AI companion to Tony Stark in Marvel comics and films.