Possibly a variant of Jarvis, meaning spear servant
Javis is most likely a modern phonetic variant of the English and French surname Jarvis. Jarvis itself is derived from the Norman name Gervase, which combines the Germanic elements for 'spear' and 'servant' or 'vassal'. As a rare given name, it offers a contemporary twist on a traditional surname.
Less common today
Javis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,404 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional football player
