Elwyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elwyn Name at a Glance

Name	Elwyn
Meaning	Variant of Alvin: Wise friend. From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend. Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elwyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elwyn means “Variant of Alvin: Wise friend. From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend. Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elwyn Name Origin

Our database records Elwyn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elwyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elwyn is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elwyn

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