Gender: Male
Origin: English, French
Meaning: Strong and courageous; skilled in battle., Army Warrior
Pronunciation: HAHR-vee, /ˈhɑːrvi/, HH AA R V IY
Popularity Rank: #5,675
John Harvey, simply known as Harvey, is an American television and radio personality, often credited by his last name. He was the announcer for Double Dare, Finders Keepers, and History IQ. In addition to his announcer work, he hosted and built projects on Gimme Shelter, a home improvement program on The Discovery Channel in the late 1990s.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 24, 2024
Derived from the Breton name Haerviu, meaning 'battle worthy' or 'blazing iron'. It gained popularity due to the fame of the British poet Sir John Harvey.
The name Harvey is of English, French origin and means Strong and courageous; skilled in battle., Army Warrior, Battle Worthy, Burning for Battle or Strong and Ardent, Eager for Battle, Strong and Worthy. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Harvey is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Colombia, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HAHR-vee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɑːrvi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AA R V IY
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Harvey is recorded 10,120 times globally, ranking it as the 5,675th most common name worldwide.
Harvey is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 3,943 occurrences, making it the 439th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Harvey is found among 1 in every 139 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #439 | 1 : 139 |
| United States of America | #1,599 | 1 : 769 |
| Colombia | #1,450 | 1 : 1,109 |
| Canada | #1,299 | 1 : 882 |
| South Africa | #5,234 | 1 : 8,685 |
| Netherlands | #3,086 | 1 : 2,232 |
| Philippines | #758 | 1 : 1,454 |
| Hong Kong | #2,009 | 1 : 3,143 |
| France | #8,390 | 1 : 10,268 |
| Saudi Arabia | #17,211 | 1 : 23,514 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Harvey from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
John Harvey, simply known as Harvey, is an American television and radio personality, often credited by his last name. He was the announcer for Double Dare, Finders Keepers, and History IQ. In addition to his announcer work, he hosted and built projects on Gimme Shelter, a home improvement program on The Discovery Channel in the late 1990s.
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