Elvin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Elvin \e-

is pronounced EL-vin. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf or magical being, friend". Variant of Alvin. Also possibly means "precious friend".

Elvin has 7 variant forms: Elven, Elvern, Elvyn, Elwin, Elwinn, Elwyn and Elwynne.

For more information, see also the related name Alvern.

Baby names that sound like Elvin are Alvan, Alvyn and Alven.

Elvin is a very common first name for men (#595 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#22301 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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