Gervase

Gervase is a masculine first name that is occasionally also used for women. It represents the English variant of the Germanic name Gervas, as well as its Latinized form Gervasius. The meaning of the name is 'the spear servant/maid'.

What does the name Gervase mean?

The name Gervase, used for both men and women, is the English translation of the Germanic Gervas and its Latinized form Gervasius, which means 'the spear servant/maid'. Gervase is mainly found in English-speaking regions as well as in some parts of Africa, but it is not a particularly widespread first name overall.

Where does the name Gervase come from?

The name Gervase originates from Old Germanic and means 'the spear servant/maid'. It can be used in both masculine and feminine forms and is found in Old Germanic languages, English, and Tanzanian.

How do you pronounce Gervase?

The pronunciation of Gervase is soft and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually rendered as 'Ger-väs' or 'Ger-vejs' [ʒɛʁˈvɛz / ɡɛʁˈveɪs], which creates a flowing and slightly tense sound. The '-se' at the end gives the name a gentle, shimmering finish and makes Gervase appear elegant and reserved – soft, nuanced, and with a hint of English-French influence.

When is the name day of Gervase?

The name day for Gervase is celebrated on June 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Gervase is considered a rare first name. It has not appeared even once in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 1992, when it ranked 468th in the first name charts in Denmark. Between 1985 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Denmark, placing it at 4,546th. In the last ten years, no child has been named that.