NAME PROFILE
Silvester
Derived from the Germanic name Gervase, meaning 'spear servant' or 'skilled with a spear'. Javis represents a sharp-witted and protective individual with a modern, energetic spirit that naturally commands attention.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,306 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 75%AR — 10%CA — 10%MS — 5%PA — 0%
Notable People
Javis Herring (Professional Football Player) · Javis Williams (Professional Football Player) · Javis Austin (American Football Player) · Javis Lundy (Professional Basketball Player) · Javis Ward (Professional Basketball Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JaviJayVis
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