Boy Name
Purvis
"Derived from occupational surname meaning 'purveyor' or provider of goods."
About the Name Purvis
Meaning
Derived from occupational surname meaning 'purveyor' or provider of goods.
Origin
Scottish/EnglishGender
Boy
First Letter
PPurvis is a boy name of Scottish/English origin. The name means "Derived from occupational surname meaning 'purveyor' or provider of goods." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Scottish/English names.
Popularity Over Time
#111 1950
#115 1960
#75 1970
#43 1980
#26 1990
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-- 2010
-- 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.