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What does Alvis mean?
Alvis 
as a boys' name is pronounced AL-viss. It is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Alvis is "all wise". From Norse mythology involving the dwarf Alviss who fell in love with the daughter of Thor, the god of thunder. Also possibly related to Elvis. First appeared in the mid 20th century, but never widespread.
STARTS WITH Al-
ASSOCIATED WITH norse, wise, mythology, thunder, 20th century (modern), widespread (famous)
Variations
VARIANTS Alvise, Alviss, Alwis, Alwyss
OTHER FORMS VIA ELVIS Alvys, Elvio, Elviss, Elvo, Elvys
CREATIVE FORMS(male) Ervis, ..
(female) Alvisa, ..
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Alvis Calum (A.C.), ..
How popular is Alvis?
Alvis is an uncommon first name for males but a very popular last name for all people (#8115 out of 150436, Top 5%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Alvis reached its peak rank of #635 in the U.S. during 1910-1919, but is not listed currently. (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Which version is better?
The only other popular alternative form of Alvis is Elvis (#1210 IN RECENT RANKINGS). Adoption of these forms of Alvis was well-received in 1999 (AVERAGE #1277) and has become much lower since (#1605, DOWN 54%).
Similar Names
Alvis is alike in pronunciation to Yoelvis. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Addis, Ahlois, Alain, Alair, Albie, Albin▼, Albis, Albys, Aldin, Aldis, Aldus, Aleks, Alexis▼, Alfie, Alfio, Algie, Algis, Ali▲, Alia, Alic, Alik, Alin, Alix, Allie▼, Allin, Aloin, Alois▼, Aloys, Alpin, Alric, Altus, Aluin, Alva▼, Alvah▼, Alvan, Alvar, Alven, Alvie▼, Alvin▼, Alvy, Alvyn, Alwin, Aris, Arris, Arvid, Arvie, Arvin, Arvis, Avi▲, Avia, Aviv, Bevis, Blais, Clovis, Davis▲, Eldis, Elis, Ellis▲, Elois, Kelvis, Kevis, Tavis and Tevis. These names tend to be more commonly used than Alvis.
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