What does the name Ervin mean?

The name Ervin means "Army, friend".

What is the origin of the name Ervin?

Ervin is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 81 babies were named Ervin in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ervin is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 81 →

All-Time Total: 37,064

Peak Year: 1921

Ervin is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old English name Eoforwine, meaning "friend of the boar."

Boy names closely related to Ervin

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Girl names closely related to Ervin

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Names with similar meaning to Ervin

Erwin

Births per year in the United States

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