Tarvis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tarvis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 401 babies have been named Tarvis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarvis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,569 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,569
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
"western meadow"
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Latin caput origin
"head, leader, chief"
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Modern English origin
"rapid strike"
#28,692 in US
Amharic origin
"appointed by God"
#28,458 in US
Cantonese Chinese origin
"sky, firmament"
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Old English origin
"lover of the moor, dweller of the fens"
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Old Norse origin
"river mouth, estuary"
#28,548 in US
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About the Name Tarvis
Tarvis is a boy name .
Tarvis is currently ranked #28,569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarvis include Tar, Tarv, Tarvy, Tarvie, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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