Alvin
AL-vin
Popularity
#791
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
162,206
Peak Year
#2,908 in 1927
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Alvin is an English name derived from the Old English name Ælfwine, meaning "noble friend" or "friend of the elves."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Alvin Ailey
American choreographer and dancer.
Alvin Toffler
American writer and futurist.
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