Alvin vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Alvin Rank #792

Selvin Rank #2,452

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Alvin or Selvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Selvin mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Alvin and Selvin boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.