Elvis - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Elvis \e-

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 somewhat common first name for men (#663 out of 1220) and also a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#57432 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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