US Popularity:789
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Celtic, Irish, British, French
Meaning:Army warrior; Battle worthy
Harvey is a boy's name capable of inspiring great endurance and resilience. With German, Celtic, Irish, English, and French roots, Harvey first emerged in the Breton language as Haerviu, and denoted someone who was an "army warrior" or "battle worthy." Evolving from the French Hervé, it's a name that caught the attention of many after the Norman conquest. And with good reason, for in Brittany, the name refers directly to the revered Saint Hervé, who was endowed with the power to cure animals. Born blind into a wealthy family, Hervé elected for the life of a monk and a poet, keeping only the close company of a faithful wolf. And so Harvey comes to celebrate the strength that comes from silent determination and a willingness to try.

Harvey Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Harvey is currently #511 on The Bump
Boy:Harvey is currently #145 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Harvey is currently #789 in U.S. births
Boy:Harvey is currently #270 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#789
in 2022
+ 45
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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