Elvin
EL-vin
Popularity
#1508
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
21,064
Peak Year
#402 in 1927
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Elvin is of English origin, derived from the Old English name Ælfwine, meaning 'elf friend' or 'noble friend'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Elvin Jones
American jazz drummer
Elvin Bishop
American blues and rock musician
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