Bevis is a unique, historical given name of English origin. It was traditionally used for boys and means 'bear-like', derived from the Old French word 'beivre', which translates to 'to drink'. Bevis is notably known as the main character in the medieval tale 'Guy of Warwick', where it's mentioned as Guy's younger brother. The name has a strong, robust sound befitting its meaning.
"The name Bevis had a single year of popularity with 6 births recorded in 2014."