Elvis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elvis Name at a Glance

Name	Elvis
Meaning	Variant of Alvis: Origin uncertain, but may be from Scandanavian meaning all-wise. Alvis occurs in Norse mythology. Famous Bearer: late 'King of Rock and Roll' Elvis Presley.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elvis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elvis means “Variant of Alvis: Origin uncertain, but may be from Scandanavian meaning all-wise. Alvis occurs in Norse mythology. Famous Bearer: late 'King of Rock and Roll' Elvis Presley”. 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.

Elvis Name Origin

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

Is Elvis a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Elvis

When considering Elvis for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.