Meaning and Origin of: Alvin

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Old English : Elf wine; cartoon character

Boy name variations

Alwyn

Family name origins & meanings

  • English : from the Middle English personal name Alvin orAlfwin, Old English Ælfwine ‘elf friend’. CompareAlwin.
  • Swedish : ornamental name from alv‘elf’ + the common surname suffix -in.