Elwin

Boy

Origin: Old English · Germanic

Meaning

“elf friend or noble friend”

Cultural Notes

Elwin is a variant of Alwin or Elvin with Old English roots; it was moderately used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Elwin

  • Elwin Wilson

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