Modern American invention, likely combining La and Jarvis
Lajarvis is a contemporary American name created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the traditional English name Jarvis. Jarvis itself is derived from the French name Gervais, which ultimately stems from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' or 'skilled with a spear'.
Less common today
Lajarvis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,438 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL linebacker and first-round draft pick
