Harvey is a ♂ boy’s name.
The English and Scottish given name Harvey originally derives from the Breton names Huiarnuiu and Haarnbiu. It was the name of a 6th-century Breton hermit who is also the patron saint of the blind. Settlers from Brittany introduced the name to England after the Norman Conquest. It became rare during the later Middle Ages but has seen a revival since the 19th century.
Harvey is derived from the Celtic terms “hoiarn/huiarn” meaning “iron” and “vui/uiu” meaning “blazing”. Another origin comes from the Celtic words “haer” for “battle” and “vy/viu” for “worthy.” Thus, Harvey means “battle worthy.”
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Harvey is currently ranked #2710 on the name leaderboard.
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🇦🇺 Australia | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
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