Elwin vs Lavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elwin

Boy #6,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf friend, friend of the elves"

Origin: Old English

English Germanic American

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Boy #6,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the elm tree, smooth stream"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic English

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Elwin Rank #6,714

Lavin Rank #6,652

Lavin is more popular, ranked #6652 vs #6714 for Elwin.

Is Elwin or Lavin more popular?

Lavin is more popular, ranked #6652 compared to Elwin at #6714 in the United States.

What do Elwin and Lavin mean?

Elwin means "elf friend, friend of the elves" (Old English origin). Lavin means "of the elm tree, smooth stream" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Elwin and Lavin boy or girl names?

Elwin is primarily a boy name. Lavin is primarily a boy name.