Alvin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Alvin \a-lvin, al-vin\ is pronounced AL-vin. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf or supernatural being, friend". From Aelfwine. Radio characters Alvin and the Chipmunks have given the name an irresistably comical cast, however. Choreographer Alvin Ailey.

Alvin has 19 variant forms: Ailwyn, Al, Aloin, Aluin, Aluino, Alva, Alvan, Alven, Alvie, Alvy, Alvyn, Alwin, Alwyn, Alwynn, Aylwin, Elvin, Elwin, Elwyn and Elwynn.

For more information, see also the related name Alban.

Baby names that sound like Alvin are Elvyn and Elven.

Alvin is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alvin. Click here to compare Alvin with related baby names.