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Erv

Boy Name day: May 19
Erv is a short form of Ervin: on birth records it is written Ervin (38,595 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ervin page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: army friend / honourable friend.
A variant of Erwin, from Germanic elements 'hari/era' ('army, honour') and 'wini' ('friend').

Name day for Erv

May 19

Why this day? Erv is a short form of Ervin, and shares its name day.

Erv is celebrated in the United States on May 19.

The story of the name Erv

Erv is a short form of Ervin. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — army friend / honourable friend, and shares its name day, May 19.

On birth records, Erv is rarely written as such: the Ervs are Ervins (38,595 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ervin page.

Frequently asked questions about Erv

What does Erv mean?

Erv is a short form of Ervin, which means army friend / honourable friend.

When is Erv's name day?

May 19, together with Ervin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Erv a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ervin.

Erv's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Edward96%
  2. Leroy95%
  3. Floyd92%
  4. Louis92%
  5. Warren92%
  6. Frank92%
  7. Fred90%
  8. Elmer88%
  9. Lester88%
  10. Chester88%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack57%
  2. Roland60%
  3. Herbert61%
  4. Marvin62%
  5. Joe63%
  6. Raymond66%
  7. Ray66%
  8. Calvin66%
  9. Albert67%
  10. Milton67%

Love potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Alfred89%
  2. Leroy87%
  3. Louis85%
  4. Elmer85%
  5. Lester85%
  6. Joe81%
  7. Chester81%
  8. Maurice81%
  9. Floyd80%
  10. Edward80%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard51%
  2. Arnold54%
  3. Calvin58%
  4. Milton59%
  5. Clyde59%
  6. Herbert59%
  7. Harold62%
  8. Marvin62%
  9. Arthur63%
  10. Lloyd63%

Professional potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Chester91%
  2. Jack88%
  3. Frank87%
  4. Herman85%
  5. Herbert83%
  6. Harry83%
  7. Ernest83%
  8. Henry83%
  9. Bernard82%
  10. Bobby82%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald55%
  2. Clyde57%
  3. Warren58%
  4. Calvin59%
  5. Franklin61%
  6. Ralph63%
  7. Leonard64%
  8. Maurice65%
  9. George65%
  10. Leon65%

Crush potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert44%
  2. Jack45%
  3. Roland48%
  4. Joe52%
  5. Henry55%
  6. Herman55%
  7. Harry55%
  8. Leonard56%
  9. Albert56%
  10. Arnold57%
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