Jarvis is an English surname derived from the French name Gervais(e). This comes from the name Gervasius, which is probably a Latinization of a name beginning with the Germanic element gar meaning "spear."Jarvis
I like it because it's very uncommon in the States and is the lead singer of Pulp - popular in England, but not so much here.
Jarvis is an English surname derived from the French name Gervais(e). This comes from the name Gervasius, which is probably a Latinization of a name beginning with the Germanic element gar meaning "spear."