Elvis

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Elvis Origin and Meaning

The name Elvis is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin.

When the King was alive, and for years afterwards, few people (except Declan McManus who became Elvis Costello) dared use his singular name, but now it's very much up for grabs.

The name Elvis is connected to the Irish Ailbhe, and the Irish saint of that name is also known as Elvis of Munster.

There is also evidence that the name may originate from the old English Helwise, which in turn led to the surname Elwes.

Elvis was the middle name of the singer's dad, Vernon. Anthony Perkins, a big Elvis fan, gave the name to his now grown son in 1976. Other aficionados, such as Cindy Crawford, have opted for the surname Presley.

# 904 in the US

Elvis Rank in US Top 1000

# 1159 on Nameberry

Elvis Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Elvis Popularity

Famous People Named Elvis

  • Elvis Aaron Presley
    American music legend ("The King")
  • Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus)
    British singer,songwriter
  • Elvis Perkins
    American singer,songwriter; son of actor Anthony Perkins
  • Elvis Stojko
    Canadian figure skater
  • Elvis Kool Dumervil
    American NFL football player
  • Elvis Jacob Stahr
    6th U.S. Secretary of the Army
  • Elvis Grbac
    American NFL football player
  • Vernon Elvis Presley
    father of Elvis Presley
  • Elvis Akerlund
    son of Swedish director Jonas Akerlund
  • Elvis Duran
    American radio personality

Elvis in Pop Culture

  • Elvis Brasher
    character on TV's "Kate Brasher"
  • Elvis
    character on TV's "The Lottery"
  • Elvis
    Younger half brother to Jesse in The movie "Free Willy 2 The Adventure Home