Harvey
Harvey is a boy name of English origin, meaning Battle-worthy and strong.
What Harvey means
Battle-worthy and strong.
Harvey sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Harvey comes from
English names come from a long layering of Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and biblical sources. Many began as surnames, place names, or occupations before they were ever used as first names.
Harvey is recorded as English in origin. Browse other English names.
How popular is Harvey?
Harvey is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Harvey is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.
The character of Harvey
Harvey spans courage and battle and strength, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Harvey
These share Harvey's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Harold — Army ruler; a leader.
- Hector — Holding fast; steadfast defender.
- Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
- Takeshi — Fierce, strong warrior.
- Achilles — The great warrior hero.
- Ares — God of war.
- Cathal — Battle ruler; strong.
- Ettore — Steadfast defender.
- Gerald — Ruler with the spear.
- Oskar — Spear of the gods.
- Perseus — Destroyer; heroic slayer.
- Sigurd — Guardian of victory.