Gervase
About Gervase
This venerable name was introduced to England by the Normans after the conquest of 1066 and was relatively common during the Middle Ages. Saint Gervase, a Christian martyr from Milan, has lent the name religious significance.
Though never extremely popular in modern times, Gervase maintains an air of classical elegance and scholarly refinement. The name experienced brief revivals among families interested in historical names, particularly in Britain. Gervase offers a distinctive alternative to more common traditional names, providing both historical depth and a sophisticated sound that works well in contemporary settings.
As of October 2026, Gervase ranked #4256 in US births in 1960 SSA, peaked at #1918 in 1930.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Gervase on lists
Famous Gervases
- Gervase Peterson
American reality TV personality ("Survivor")
- Gervase Henry Cary
Elwes, English operatic tenor
- Gervase Markham
English poet
- (William) Gervase Beckett
1st Baronet, British banker and Conservative politician
- Gervase Alan de Peyer
English clarinetist and conductor
- Gervase of Tilbury
English canon lawyer
- Gervase Helwys
Lieutenant of the Tower of London found guilty of murdering Sir Thomas Overbury
- Gervase Babington
English bishop
Gervase in pop culture
- Gervase Piercey ('Softy')
character in The Cuckoo in the Nest (1894) by Mrs Margaret Oliphant