Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Battle worthy or worthy of the arrow, Army Warrior, Bitter
Pronunciation: eʁv, ɛʁv, HH ER V
Popularity Rank: #3,836
Derived from the Old Breton name Hervé, meaning 'battle worthy' or 'worthy of the arrow'. It was borne by a 6th-century Breton saint who is considered the patron saint of bards and minstrels.
The name Herve is of French origin and means Battle worthy or worthy of the arrow, Army Warrior, Bitter, Burning for Battle or Strong and Ardent. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Herve is commonly found in France, Cameroon, United States of America, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: eʁv
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ɛʁv
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH ER V
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Herve is recorded 16,003 times globally, ranking it as the 3,836th most common name worldwide.
Herve is most prevalent in France, with 12,311 occurrences, making it the 287th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Herve is found among 1 in every 106 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #287 | 1 : 106 |
| Cameroon | #89 | 1 : 196 |
| United States of America | #6,892 | 1 : 5,466 |
| Belgium | #1,817 | 1 : 1,331 |
| Italy | #11,574 | 1 : 13,438 |
| South Africa | #12,391 | 1 : 27,915 |
| Canada | #4,407 | 1 : 4,174 |
| Switzerland | #2,504 | 1 : 2,622 |
| United Kingdom | #9,399 | 1 : 9,967 |
| Spain | #8,362 | 1 : 11,836 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Herve from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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