Sargent - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sargent \s(a)-rge-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "officer". Occupational name. Painter John Singer Sargent; politician Sargent Shriver.

Sargent has 4 variant forms: Sarge, Sergeant, Sergent and Serjeant.

Sargent is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#968 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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