Likely a variant of Jarvis, meaning spear-driver
Darvis is a rare masculine name, most likely emerging as a modern phonetic variant of the English name Jarvis. Jarvis itself is derived from the Germanic name Gervas, which combines elements meaning spear and servant or driver. It has been used occasionally in the United States since the mid-20th century but has never reached high levels of popularity.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Darvis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic sprinter and three-time World Champion medalist