Elwin
- Pronunciation
- [El-win]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Elf-Wise Friend. Variant Of Alvin.
- Origin
- English
Elwin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,156 baby boys have been named Elwin. The name peaked in 1923 with 147 US births that year (rank #502). In 2024, ranked #6539 nationally — 6,037 places below its 1923 peak.
Top States for Elwin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elwin births are: New York (311), Michigan (298), Nebraska (122).
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elwin's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Elwin
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvin | Good Elf | Female | English |
| Elvis | Elf-Wise Friend. Variant Of Alvin. Made Famous By Singer And Actor Elvis Presley. | Male | English |
| Elvyn | Elf-Wise Friend. Variant Of Alvin. | Male | English |
| Win | Friend | Male | English |
| Wynn | Friend. Variants Are English Surnames In Rare Use As Given Names. | Male | English |
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