Elvis - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Elvis \e-lvis, el-vis\ is pronounced EL-viss. Possibly related to Alvis from Norse mythology. Made famous by the late singer/actor Elvis Presley. Name of a sixth-century Irish saint, who is also known as Elwyn, Elwin, Elian and Allan. World champion skater Elvis Stojko; football player Elvis Grbac.

Elvis has 6 variant forms: Alvis, Alvys, Elvio, Elviss, Elvo and Elvys.

For more information, see also related names Kelvis and Yoelvis.

Baby names that sound like Elvis are Alviss and Alvise.

Elvis is a common male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Elvis. Compare Elvis with related baby names.