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Gervasio

Boy name · English · French · Mexican · Spanish

Meaningpossibly spear servant · Germanic

Gervasio is an English and French boy name thought to mean “spear servant”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funGervasio doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Gervasio would score 12 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Gervasio

Gervasio is a boy name of English, French and Mexican origin meaning “possibly spear servant”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Gervasio at school.

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Questions about the name Gervasio

What does the name Gervasio mean?

Gervasio means “possibly spear servant” and comes from Germanic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Deacon (“servant, messenger”), Abdiel (“servant of God”), Abdullah (“servant of God”) and Mordechai (“servant of Marduk”).

What is the origin of the name Gervasio?

Gervasio is English, French and Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Gervasio turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).

Is Gervasio a boy or girl name?

Gervasio is a boy name.

What names are similar to Gervasio?

If you like Gervasio, you might also like Deacon, Abdiel, Abdullah and Mordechai.

What should I know before naming my baby Gervasio?

Gervasio is an English and French boy name thought to mean “spear servant”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.