Elvis
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elvis
The name 'Elvis' likely means "all-wise" or "elf-friend," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wīs* (wise).
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Etymology
The name 'Elvis' likely means "all-wise" or "elf-friend," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wīs* (wise). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably popularized by the American singer Elvis Presley, and has no specific religious association.
Elvis currently ranks #1,328 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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