Sargent

Spelling variation of Sergeant, Latin
"to serve"

Sargent Origin and Meaning

The name Sargent is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "to serve".

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.

Famous People Named Sargent

  • Robert Sargent "Sarge" ShriverAmerican ambassador, statesman and activist
  • John Singer SargentAmerican painter
  • Thomas J. SargentAmerican economist; winner of the Nobel Prize
  • Dick SargentAmerican actor

Sargent in Pop Culture

  • Sargent "Sarge" Steelcharacter in DC Universe
  • Blue Sargentone of the main characters in The Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater

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