Alvis

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-vis /ˈæl.vɪs/High

Meaning: From Old Norse Alviss, 'all-wise; very wise' (al, 'all', plus viss, 'wise') — the name of a wise dwarf in Norse mythLow

In 30 seconds: All-wise; wise: Alvis is the Norse Alviss — 'all-wise'. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin MediumNorse

MeaningFrom Old Norse Alviss, 'all-wise; very wise' (al, 'all', plus viss, 'wise') — the name of a wise dwarf in Norse myth

U.S. rank (2025)#6466 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alvis comes from Old Norse Alviss, 'all-wise; very wise' (al, 'all', plus viss, 'wise') — the name of a wise dwarf in Norse myth who matched wits with Thor. A crisp, vintage name (it also echoes Elvis; said 'AL-vis'; nickname Al).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian and vintage-loving families. Rare, all-wise at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Alviss means 'all-wise; very wise' (Old Norse al, 'all', plus viss, 'wise') — the name of a wise dwarf in Norse myth — Alvis is its crisp form, vintage and warm (said 'AL-vis').

Overall data confidence 58%

Behind the Name — Alvis — root etymology

Variations

AlvissAlwinElvis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alvis mean?

Alvis is the Norse Alviss — 'all-wise; very wise'.

How do you pronounce Alvis?

It's said AL-vis /ˈæl.vɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alvis a boy or girl name?

Alvis is a boy's name.

How popular is Alvis?

Alvis is a rare name in the U.S.