Harvey

The masculine first name Harvey was revived in the 19th century and adopted in the 20th.

What does the name Harvey mean?

The masculine first name Harvey was revived in the 19th century and adopted into German naming from English in the 20th century. The roots are not definitively clarified, but it is likely of Celtic or Breton origin. Translated into German, the name means either "the worthy of battle" or "the iron brightness." On one hand, it derives from Haarnbiu/Haerviu (Haearn Viu), derived from the Celtic word components haer for "the battle" and viu for "worthy" or uiu for "lively." On the other hand, it may have arrived in England during the Middle Ages with the Norman conquerors. It is also considered a variation of the Breton name Huiarnviu (Houarn Bev), which consists of the Old Breton elements hoiarn or huiarn for "iron" and vui or uiu for "shining." Other variants include Harvie, Hervey, and Herve. A well-known bearer of the name is actor Harvey Keitel.

Where does the name Harvey come from?

Etymology Harvey is a masculine first name of Breton and Celtic origin meaning "the worthy of battle" or "the iron brightness." Breton Celtic

How do you pronounce Harvey?

Sound & pronunciation of Harvey: The name Harvey is two syllables and flows smoothly. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Har-vey" [ˈhɑːʁvi] or [ˈhaʁvi], starting with an open A sound. The rolled or aspirated r gives the name depth. The ending "-ey" sounds bright. Harvey appears international and elegant - a name with a harmonious structure and modern appeal.

Popularity

Harvey is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 921st on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 823rd. In the last ten years, Harvey has been given as a first name about 390 times, placing it 1,034th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,273rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Harv / Harvie

Famous people

• Harvey Bennett Sr. (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Harvey Bernard Milk (former US politician & civil rights activist for gay rights)
• Harvey Branch (baseball player from the USA)
• Harvey Brooks (American bassist)
• Harvey Cohen (American composer)
• Harvey Fierstein (actor from the USA)
• Harvey Freeman (American baseball player)
• Harvey Hendrick (American baseball player)
• Harvey Hess (American poet)
• Harvey J. Kaye (American historian)
• Harvey Keitel (actor)
• Harvey Klehr (American historian)
• Harvey Lim (footballer from Great Britain)
• Harvey Livingston (character from the anime Ashita no Nadja)
• Harvey Locke (Canadian photographer)
• Harvey Long (American football player)
• Harvey Mandel (American musician)
• Harvey McClellan (American baseball player)
• Harvey Monroe Hall (botanist from America)
• Harvey Oxenhorn (writer from the USA)