Alvin name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English, German and Old High German
Usage: English, Tamil, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alvin a-lvin
Meaning: Everything and Friend, A City on a White Hill, Elf Friend and Related to Elf
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What does Alvin mean?

Acclaimed and Venerable unisex name Alvin has origin in Old English, Old High German and German, meaning of Alvin is "Noble Friend, A City on a White Hill, Elf Friend or Related to Elf" is particulary used in English, Hindi, Oriya, Marathi, Danish, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Finnish, Norwegian, Tamil, Swedish, Icelandic and Bengali languages.

Alvin is variation of Adalwin. Also Adalwin is variant transcription of ADAL;VIN. Adalwin means Noble Friend is of Germanic and Old High German origin... Alvin is derivative of Allowin. Allowin means Everything and Friend is originated from German.

The name is celebrated on October 1st.

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How do I pronounce Alvin?

The two syllabled name Alvin is pronounced, a-lvin. Some people pronounce it as al-vin.

Variants of Alvin

Aloin, Adalwin, Alwin, Albin, Alfvin, Albwin, Alvey

Names that rhyme with Alvin

How popular is the name Alvin?

Alvin was a popular name in United States. Over 159965 babies have been named Alvin since 1880. At its zenith in 1927, the moniker grabbed the 66th spot and 2884 baby boys were given the name.

However after 221 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 39 times Also, Alvin was among the popular names in Sweden.

Since emerging in 2002 around 4991 babies have been given the moniker. At the peak of its usage in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 27th spot and 520 baby boys were given the name.

However after 15 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 10 times

Alvin is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1911 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1993, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 354 on boy names chart when 99 babies were given the name Alvin. Over 1708 babies in France have been named Alvin.

The given name is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2007, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 638 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Alvin.

Over 684 babies in England and Wales have been named Alvin.

Alvin is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1973 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 101 babies in Ireland have been named Alvin. Also, it appeared first time in 2008 on baby boy names list of Belgium. However things change on global perspective, Alvin is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 500 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Kenya, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada, Jamaica and India. At least, 460000 people globally have carried Alvin as their given name according to our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018654388
2017603432
2016588463
2015604451
2014597458
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Alvin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands24411605
Finland5038450

Numerological analysis of Alvin

You want to find your soul mate but secretly don't believe in soul mates. You are stubborn and self-motivated. You are all about independence, and like to have your own possessions because you like to enjoy luxury but not at any prize. Your failures motivate you. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. You never get tired from trying to be better than you were yesterday.

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Sibling Names for Alvin

Choosing a perfect name for your baby is an exciting experience. If you have decided on the name Alvin, why not consider naming his siblings with a similar theme? Here are some unique and meaningful names that complement the name Alvin perfectly.

Names for Alvin's sister

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Famous people named Alvin

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  • Alvin M. Weinberg, American nuclear physicist
  • Alvin F. Grospiron, American labor leader
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  • Alvin Daniel, retired track and field athlete
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  • Alvin Ward Gouldner, taught sociology at Antioch College and was professor of sociology at Washington University
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  • Alvin Goldfarb, tenth president of Western Illinois University
  • Alvin Heggs, American former professional basketball player
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  • Alvin La Feuille, West Indies cricketer
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  • Alvin C. Strutz, Chief Justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court
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  • Alvin Cash, American pop singer and actor
  • Alvin Plantinga, prominent American analytic philosopher
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  • Alvin S. White, American test pilot and mechanical engineer
  • Alvin Drew, United States Air Force officer and a NASA astronaut
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