Harve is of English origin and means "bear". It is an alternate spelling of the more common Harvey, which shares the same meaning. The name Harve was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become less common. It is often associated with bears due to its meaning and can be considered a nature-inspired name.
The name Harve experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the course of these years. The highest number of births was recorded in 1882 with 22 births, while the lowest occurred in 1898 and 1960 with only 5 births each. There were several periods where the name's popularity seemed to rise and fall - for instance, it peaked again in 1944 with 11 births before declining once more until reaching another peak in 1955 with 8 births. Overall, there were a total of 554 babies named Harve born during these years.