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Orvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-vin /ˈɔːr.vɪn/High

Meaning: Orvin is generally traced to Germanic and Old English elements meaning 'spear' and 'friend' — commonly glossed 'spear friend.' It appeared as an American given name in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage Germanic name: Orvin is usually glossed 'spear friend' (said 'OR-vin').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningOrvin is generally traced to Germanic and Old English elements meaning 'spear' and 'friend' — commonly glossed 'spear friend.' It appeared as an American given name in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
U.S. rank (2024)#13666 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718902024

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

Orvin is traced to Germanic and Old English roots meaning 'spear' and 'friend,' a pairing typical of early English naming. It saw modest use in the U.S. in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries alongside Orville and Orrin, and now reads as a vintage rarity ready for rediscovery (said 'OR-vin').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys today. Rare, vintage, and sturdy.

Did you know? Old English and Germanic names often paired a weapon with a bond — 'spear friend,' 'shield warrior.' Orvin belongs to that family, and had a quiet run in American records a century ago (said 'OR-vin').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Orvin — Germanic/Old English elements; 'spear friend'

Variations

OrvynOrwin

Nicknames

OrvVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orvin mean?

Orvin is generally glossed 'spear friend,' from Germanic and Old English elements.

How do you pronounce Orvin?

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

Is Orvin a boy or girl name?

Orvin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Orvin?

Orvin is a very rare name for boys in the U.S. today.

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