Gervase
Pronunciation: [ g-ERV-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gervase first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 5 babies have been named Gervase in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gervase is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,269 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,269
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gervase is also used as a girl name, ranked #67389.
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About the Name Gervase
Gervase is a boy name .
Is Gervase a boy or girl name? Gervase is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,269 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,389. Gervase is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gervase is currently ranked #34,269 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gervase include Ger, Gerv, Gervy, Gervie, Ase, Asey, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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