Purvis - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Purvis \p(u)-rvis, pur-vis\ is of English and French origin, and its meaning is "purveyor". Originated as a term for someone who provided food, or provisions.

Purvis has 2 variant forms: Purves and Purviss.

Baby names that sound like Purvis are Parviz, Parvaiz and Parvez.

Purvis is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Purvis. Click here to compare Purvis with related baby names.