Alfie
Meaning
"elf counsel, wise counselor"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,042
- Total SSA Count
- 74
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Alf
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"elf counsel, wise counselor"
Origin: Old English
"bright, shining one"
Origin: Greek (via Eleanor)
Alfie is more popular, ranked #2042 vs #69602 for Eliner.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Alfie is more popular, ranked #2042 compared to Eliner at #69602 in the United States.
Alfie means "elf counsel, wise counselor" (Old English origin). Eliner means "bright, shining one" (Greek (via Eleanor) origin).
Alfie is primarily a boy name. Eliner is primarily a girl name.