Gervais
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About Gervais
Gervais is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wis' meaning 'wise,' together translating to 'skilled with the spear.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 2nd-century martyr who became one of the patron saints of Milan.
Gervais has been continuously used in France since medieval times, though it remains relatively uncommon. In English-speaking countries, it may be recognized from the comedian Ricky Gervais, though the pronunciation often differs (French: zhair-VAY, English often: ger-VAYS). The name carries an air of sophistication and European elegance, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical depth and international character.
Pronounced jer-VAY.
As of October 2026, Gervais ranked #9503 in US births in 2000 SSA, peaked at #4454 in 1926.
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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Gervais on lists
Famous Gervaiss
- Gervais Raoul Victor Lufbery
French,American WWI flying ace
- Gervais
François Couperin, French composer and organist
- Gervais Rioux
Canadian cyclist
- Gervais Jeancolet de Clinchamp
French cardinal and diplomat
- Ricky Dene Gervais
English actor
Gervais in pop culture
- Gervais de Roussillon
character in Jenny Nimmo's "The Children of the Red King" series
- Gervais Miller
character in Sarah Dessen's "Lock and Key"