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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

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Famous People Named Elvis

  • Elvis Aaron PresleyAmerican music legend ("The King")
  • Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus)British singer,songwriter
  • Elvis PerkinsAmerican singer,songwriter; son of actor Anthony Perkins
  • Elvis StojkoCanadian figure skater
  • Elvis Kool DumervilAmerican NFL football player
  • Elvis Jacob Stahr6th U.S. Secretary of the Army
  • Elvis GrbacAmerican NFL football player
  • Vernon Elvis Presleyfather of Elvis Presley
  • Elvis Akerlundson of Swedish director Jonas Akerlund
  • Elvis DuranAmerican radio personality

Elvis in Pop Culture

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