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Harvey name meaning
First Name
122k
in the U.S.
since 1880
122k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
116k
in the U.S.
in 2010
116k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Harvey mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Harvey
User Submitted Origins
English
65%
French
13%
American
4%
Filipino (Philippines)
4%
Hindu
4%
Polish
4%
Irish
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Colorado, U.S. says the name Harvey means "Battle warrior" and is of French origin.
- A user from Indonesia says the name Harvey is of English origin and means "battle worthy / blazing iron".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Harvey means "Battle Worthy" and is of French origin.
- A submission from Australia says the name Harvey means "Ready for battle".
- 2 people from Philippines and the United Kingdom agree the name Harvey is of Filipino (Philippines) / French origin and means "warrior".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Harvey means "Courageous".
- A submission from North Dakota, U.S. says the name Harvey means "Loyal".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Harvey is of Polish origin and means "The Ocean's Child".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Harvey means "Gift of god" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
Wiktionary
From Haerviu, name of a Breton saint, from Old Breton hoiarn (“iron”) + viu (“blazing”). Cognate to modern Breton Haerviu.
In Ireland, used as an anglicisation of Irish Ó hAirmheadhaigh and Ó hEarchaidh.
- A surname.
- A male given name from the Celtic languages, in modern use often transferred back from the surname.
- A city in Illinois.
- A city and town in Iowa.
- A census-designated place and city in Louisiana.
- A city in North Dakota.
- A town in Western Australia.
Notable Persons Named Harvey
Notable Persons Named Harvey
Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk was a Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from District 5 and Memberof theSan Francisco Board of Supervisorsfrom District 5. His military service ended in 1955. Harvey was given the name Harvey Bernard Milk on May 22nd, 1930 in Woodmere, New York. He passed away on November 27th, 1978.
Phil Spector
Phil Spector is a record producer, songwriter, and session musician. He plays Guitar, Piano, and Vocals. He holds the title Be My Baby" single. He was most active from 1958 to 1966. Phil was given the name Harvey Phillip Spector on December 26th, 1939 in The Bronx, New York, U.S. Phil is also known as Phil Harvey.
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel is an actor and producer. He has been prominent since 1967. Harvey was born on May 13th, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Lee Majors
Lee Majors is an actor. He has been prominent since 1964. Lee was given the name Harvey Lee Yeary on April 23rd, 1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein is an actor, playwright, and voice actor. His ongoing career started in 1983. Harvey was born on June 6th, 1954 in Brooklyn.
Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein is a film producer, co-founder of miramax films, the weinstein company, miramax, and co-founder ofmiramax filmsandthe weinstein company. Harvey was born on March 19th, 1952 in Flushing, New York, U.S.
- Harvey LevinTelevision Producer
- Harvey PekarWriter
- Van CliburnPianist
- Harvey MandelMusician
- Harvey Williams CushingSurgeon
- Harvey LoganCowboy
- Harvey Samuel FirestoneFounder of Firestone Tire
- Harvey KurtzmanComics Creator
- Harvey WipplemanWrestler
- Harvey HaddixBaseball Player
- Harvey SmithVideo Game Design
- Harvey GanttMayor of the City of Charlotte
- Earl WilsonJournalist
- Harvey Washington WileyUnion Army Corporal
Notable Persons With the Last Name Harvey
Notable Persons With the Last Name Harvey
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey is an actor, comedian, radio and television host, and author.His ongoing career started in 1985. Steve was given the name Broderick Stephen Harvey on January 17th, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia, U.S.
PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey is an alternative rock, punk blues, art rock, and experimental rock musician. She plays Voice, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, autoharp, saxophone, violin, cello, harmonica, drums, percussion, Gretsch, Gibson Firebird, and Airline (guitar). She holds the title Dress, Water", Rid of Me", 50 ft. Queenie", To Bring You My Love", and Good Fortune". Her most notable accomplishments were from 1988 to present. PJ was given the name Polly Jean Harvey on October 9th, 1969 in Bridport, Dorset, England.
William Harvey
William Harvey was a scientist in the fields of anatomy and medicine. William was born on April 1st, 1578 in Folkestone. He left this life on June 3rd, 1657.
Donald Harvey
Donald was born on April 15th, 1952 in Ohio. Donald is also known as Plymouth Boy, Harv, Harvey, and Sales Team Leader.
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey was a television host. Paul was given the name Paul Harvey Aurandt on September 4th, 1918 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. He died on February 28th, 2009.
Laurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey was an actor. He was most prominent from 1948 to 1973. Laurence was given the name Laruschka Mischa Skikne on October 1st, 1928 in Joniškis. Laurence is also known as Zvi Mosheh Skikne. He died on November 25th, 1973.
Common last names for Harvey
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Harvey | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 68.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 25.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.71% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.25% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.52% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Harvey
People with the last name Harvey are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Harvey
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| #42 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |