Spear servant or spear driver
Derived from the French name Gervais, which stems from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'vas' (servant). It was introduced to England by the Normans and became a common surname before transitioning into a given name. In modern pop culture, it is strongly associated with high-tech intelligence.
Less common today
Jarvis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #428 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Frontman of the Britpop band Pulp
NFL wide receiver
Tony Stark's AI assistant · Iron Man
Loyal bank clerk and friend to the Manette family · A Tale of Two Cities
Renowned Chicago architect
