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
"sailor, one who sails"
Origin: English
Saylor is more popular, ranked #231 vs #2042 for Alfie.
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Saylor is more popular, ranked #231 compared to Alfie at #2042 in the United States.
Alfie means "elf counsel, wise counselor" (Old English origin). Saylor means "sailor, one who sails" (English origin).
Alfie is primarily a boy name. Saylor is primarily a girl name.