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.
About 6 boys were named Javis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional football player
