The nameHervé
Hervé is a Breton name of a blind saint and bard.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Hervé comes from the Breton Haerveu, often read as "active in battle".
Origin
Breton.
History
Saint Hervé, a blind Breton monk of the 6th century, is the patron of bards. In the United States Herve reached 1527th place in 1921.
Did you know?
- The French coach Hervé Renard won the Africa Cup of Nations with two different countries, Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015.
Famous people named Hervé
- Hervé Renard, football manager
Popularity of the name Hervé
Hervé in the United States
Hervé was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 161 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Hervé. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Hervé in the United States were born before 1930, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Hervé in France
Hervé was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 54,490 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Hervé. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Hervé in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hervé mean?
Hervé comes from the Breton Haerveu, often read as "active in battle".
What is the origin of the name Hervé?
Breton.
Is Hervé a girl's or a boy's name?
Hervé is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Hervé?
Hervé Renard, football manager.