Elvin

Meaning of Elvin

This name means "friend of the elves" or "noble friend." It suggests someone who is a good companion or has a kind spirit.

Elvin has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elvin

After ranking as high as #929 in 2007, Elvin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Elvin

• Elvin Jones
  Legendary jazz drummer
• Elvin Hayes
  NBA Basketball Hall of Famer
• Elvin Bethea
  NFL Football Hall of Famer
• Elvin Morton Jellinek
  Pioneer in alcohol studies
• Elvin "Bubba" Ganter
  Actor, "The Dukes of Hazzard"

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Questions about the name Elvin

What does the name Elvin mean?

Elvin means this name means "friend of the elves" or "noble friend." it suggests someone who is a good companion or has a kind spirit, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Elvin a boy's or a girl's name?

Elvin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elvin?

Elvin did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Elvin most popular?

Elvin peaked at #929 in 2007.