Bevis - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bevis \b(e)-

is of Old French origin. Place name: Beauvais is a town in France famous for the manufacture of tapestries. Could possibly be from Welsh, "son of Evan", or French "beuve", meaning "bull". An unusual name, and the popularity of the cartoon "Beavis and Butthead" makes it even less acceptable.

Bevis has 4 variant forms: Beauvais, Beavess, Beavis and Beviss.

Bevis is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8966 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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