Names Starting With H
BoyFrench#628 in 2025
Harvey
Harvey is a boys' name of French origin meaning “battle worthy; strong and ardent.” It ranked #628 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
HAR-vee
meaning & origin
The name Harvey means “battle worthy; strong and ardent.” It comes from the French language tradition.
From the Breton Haerviu, combining haer (battle) and viu (worthy). Brought to England by Breton settlers after the Norman Conquest, it was anglicized as Harvey. It is currently more fashionable in the UK than the U.S.
popularity over time
#7722020
#7312021
#6952022
#6612023
#6282024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #628 |
| 2023 | #661 |
| 2022 | #695 |
| 2021 | #731 |
| 2020 | #772 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Harvey
- Harvey Weinstein (film producer)
- Harvey Keitel (actor)
- Harvey Milk (politician)
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