Names That Mean Serve
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Sergeant
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"to serve"Description:
Sargent, as in Kennedy brother-in-law Shriver, is the more familiar and usable form of this name.
- Sargent
Origin:
Spelling variation of Sergeant, LatinMeaning:
"to serve"Description:
One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative, artistic association with painter John Singer Sargent.
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