Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Friend of the elves, Elf-wise Friend, Variant of Alvin, Elf
Pronunciation: EL-win, /ˈɛl.wɪn/, EH L W IH N
Popularity Rank: #29,536
Derived from the Old English name Aelfwine, composed of the elements 'ælf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. It means 'elf friend' or 'friend of the elves'.
The name Elwin is of English origin and means Friend of the elves, Elf-wise Friend, Variant of Alvin, Elf, Magical Friend, Fair Bow. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elwin is commonly found in Netherlands, Malaysia, South Africa, and 49 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EL-win
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛl.wɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L W IH N
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Elwin is recorded 1,223 times globally, ranking it as the 29,536th most common name worldwide.
Elwin is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 316 occurrences, making it the 1,942th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Elwin is found among 1 in every 1201 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #1,942 | 1 : 1,201 |
| Malaysia | #6,011 | 1 : 10,477 |
| South Africa | #8,063 | 1 : 15,633 |
| United States of America | #12,755 | 1 : 12,307 |
| Singapore | #5,739 | 1 : 11,300 |
| France | #19,524 | 1 : 31,804 |
| Colombia | #20,311 | 1 : 33,938 |
| Chile | #8,823 | 1 : 16,972 |
| Saudi Arabia | #66,199 | 1 : 125,748 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elwin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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