Alvah

Q: Is Alvah a boy or girl name?

Alvah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #29780, and as a girl name it ranks #70613.

Q: How popular is the name Alvah?

Alvah is ranked #29780 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ alv-AH ]

Boy Name #29,780 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alvah is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced alv-AH.

Parents who love the name Alvah often also consider Buz, Macy, Gerad .

Popularity Over Time

#29,780

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,780
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Alvaro #771

Nicknames

Alv Aly Alvie

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Also a Girl Name

Alvah is also used as a girl name, ranked #70613.

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Similar Names

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Aldwin Boy Old English Buz Boy Hebrew buz בּוּז Macy Boy Old French/Norman Corneal Boy Latin Kareen Boy Arabic Wash Boy Old English Paladin Boy Old French palatinus, Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvah

Is Alvah a boy or girl name?

Alvah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29780. As a girl name, it is ranked #70613. Alvah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Alvah?

Alvah is pronounced alv-AH.

How popular is the name Alvah?

Alvah is currently ranked #29780 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alvah?

Common nicknames for Alvah include Alv, Aly, and Alvie.

Is Alvah a common or rare name?

Alvah is an uncommon name, ranked #29780 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alvah

Alvah is a boy name .

Is Alvah a boy or girl name? Alvah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,780 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,613. Alvah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alvah is currently ranked #29,780 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alvah include Alv, Aly, and Alvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Alvah include Alvaro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.