Jarvis is an English given name of Norman origin, derived from Old French 'jarvis', meaning 'serving jar'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was initially used as a surname before evolving into a first name. Notable figures with the name Jarvis include American Civil War Union General Joseph L. Jackson Jarvis and Canadian poet John V. A. Newman, who wrote under the pseudonym Jarvis.
The name Jarvais had a brief moment of popularity with five births recorded in 1994. Since then, its usage has not gained significant traction as no further annual birth statistics are available for the name.