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Dalvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAL-vin /ˈdæl.vɪn/High

Meaning: A form/spelling linked to Delvin/Calvin — variously from the Old English, 'a friend; from the valley town/field', and echoing Calvin ('little bald one', Latin); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A friend from the valley town: Dalvin links to Delvin/Calvin. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA form/spelling linked to Delvin/Calvin — variously from the Old English, 'a friend; from the valley town/field', and echoing Calvin ('little bald one', Latin); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8435 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,632

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319212024

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

Dalvin is a form/spelling linked to Delvin/Calvin — variously from the Old English, 'a friend; from the valley town/field', and echoing Calvin ('little bald one', Latin; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAL-vin').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, from-the-valley-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dalvin is linked to Delvin ('from the valley town', Old English) and Calvin — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAL-vin').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Delvin — routes layered

Variations

DelvinDalvynCalvin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalvin mean?

Dalvin is linked to Delvin ('from the valley town') and Calvin; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dalvin?

It's said DAL-vin /ˈdæl.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dalvin a boy or girl name?

Dalvin is a boy's name.

How popular is Dalvin?

Dalvin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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