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Olvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced OL-vin /ˈɑl.vɪn/High

Meaning: Latino name echoing Alvin ('noble friend' or 'elf friend', Germanic); construction layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and Latino: Olvin echoes Alvin — 'noble friend, elf friend'. Sleek, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, German

MeaningLatino name echoing Alvin ('noble friend' or 'elf friend', Germanic); construction layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4821 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 474

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

Olvin is a Latino name echoing Alvin — from Germanic Aelfwine, 'elf friend', or Aethelwine, 'noble friend' (construction layered, which we note). A crisp, distinctive name, popular in Honduras and Central America.

In the U.S. it appears in Central American families. Rare, noble-or-elf-friend in echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Olvin is a popular Central American name echoing Alvin ('noble friend' or 'elf friend', Germanic) — crisp and distinctive, common in Honduras.

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Olvin — construction layered

Variations

AlvinOlwinOlbin

Nicknames

Olvi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olvin mean?

Olvin echoes Alvin — Germanic 'noble friend' or 'elf friend'; the construction is layered, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Olvin?

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

Is Olvin a boy or girl name?

Olvin is a boy's name.

How popular is Olvin?

Olvin is a rare name in the U.S.