Harvey
Boy name · Breton · pronounced HAR-vee
Verified name
What does Harvey mean?
Battle worthy
Origin and language
Breton, Old French
Language family: English|French
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 241 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 138 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Harv
Variant: Herve, Harvie
Related: Hervey, Harvey
Using Harvey across cultures
Breton saint name brought to England during the Conquest.
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