Elvin \e-lvin, el-vin\ as a boy's name is pronounced EL-vin. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Elvin is "elf or magical being, friend". Variant of Alvin. Also possibly means "precious friend".

Elvin has 7 variant forms: Elven, Elvern, Elvyn, Elwin, Elwinn, Elwyn and Elwynne.

For more information, see also the related name Alvern.

Baby names that sound like Elvin are Alvan, Alvyn and Alven.