Elvis: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Elvis – Meaning: all-wise (if from Alvíss) – Origin: Old Norse or Irish (uncertain) – Pronunciation: EL-vis


Elvis is an Old Norse or Irish (uncertain) name used for both boys and girls meaning “all-wise (if from Alvíss)”.

Meaning & Origin of Elvis

Meaning: All-wise (if from Alvíss).

Origin: Old Norse or Irish (uncertain).

How to Pronounce Elvis

Phonetic: EL-vis   IPA: /ˈɛl.vɪs/

Popularity of Elvis

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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