Redvers (given name)

Redvers is a relatively uncommon masculine given name. It is believed to be of Norman origin, deriving from the surname "de Redvers," itself taken from the place name Reviers in Normandy, France. Reviers is thought to mean "river banks" or "shores" (from ripa in Latin).

The name became associated with prominent families in England following the Norman Conquest. The de Redvers family held considerable power, most notably as Earls of Devon.

While primarily used as a masculine name, its usage as a feminine name is exceptionally rare and virtually undocumented.

The popularity of the name Redvers has been consistently low throughout history, never reaching widespread adoption. It remains a distinctive and somewhat archaic name choice.