Elvin
Meaning
"elf friend, noble friend"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,508
- Total SSA Count
- 118
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- El, Elv, Vinnie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"elf friend, noble friend"
Origin: Old English
"son of the fiery one"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Elvin is more popular, ranked #1508 vs #1617 for Keagan.
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Elvin is more popular, ranked #1508 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.
Elvin means "elf friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Elvin is primarily a boy name. Keagan is primarily a boy name.