Names like Alvin
If Alvin is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Old English classics to names with a similar sound. Alvin has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Edwin, Marvin, Alfred and Darwin.
24 boy names like Alvin
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- Edwin#398The name Edwin means 'rich friend' or 'blessed friend.' It combines Old English words…Also Old EnglishSame “-in” ending
- Marvin#699Possibly "sea friend" or "famous friend."Same “-in” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Alfred#840It means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- DarwinThis name means 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend'.Also Old EnglishSame “-in” ending
- ClintonIt means 'settlement on the Clun River' or 'from the estate of Cliton'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Nelson#825Means "son of Neil" or "champion".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Keaton#771From the place of hawks; hawk town.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Colby#615This name comes from an English surname that means "dark settlement" or "dark village."…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Drake#827The name Drake comes from an Old English word meaning 'dragon.' It can also refer to a…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Peyton#684Comes from a surname meaning "fighting-man's estate".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Edgar#486This name means 'wealthy spear' or 'fortunate spear'.Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Austin#113It comes from an Old English surname meaning 'the stone of Oswald'.Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- EddieEddie is often a short form of Edward or Edmund, meaning 'rich guard' or 'prosperous…Also Old EnglishSimilar popularity curve
- Wilson#673Wilson means "son of Will." Will is a short form of William, so it ultimately means "son…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- DallinDallin is thought to come from an Old English surname meaning 'valley dweller' or 'from…Same “-in” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Clayton#300This name means 'settlement on clay soil' or 'town built on clay.' It comes from an old…Also Old English2 syllables
- AltonIt means 'old town' or 'settlement from the old town'.Also Old English2 syllables
- Bradley#403It means 'broad clearing' or 'broad meadow.' The name originally referred to someone…Also Old English2 syllables
- DaytonThis name comes from an English place name.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- DevonIt means 'from Devon,' referring to the English county.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- QuintonFrom the queen's estate; fifth-bornSimilar popularity curve2 syllables
- DravenDraven is a modern invented name.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- DeshawnThe name is a modern American creation, often understood to mean 'God is gracious' due…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- ByronIt means "from the barn" or "at the cowsheds." It was originally a surname for someone…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Alvin?
- Names with a similar style to Alvin include Edwin, Marvin, Alfred, Darwin, Clinton and Nelson.
- How are these names matched to Alvin?
- Each name is compared with Alvin on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Alvin has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Old English names are like Alvin?
- Edwin, Alfred, Darwin, Clinton and Colby share Alvin's Old English roots.