What does the name Arvin mean?

Arvin is a boy name of Germanic origin: variant of Erwin, traditionally 'boar friend'.

When was the name Arvin most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Arvin peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Arvin?

Names similar to Arvin in origin and style include Irwin, Rollin, Austin, Hagen, Ashton.

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Arvin

boy name

Origin

Germanic

Syllables

Peak era

2000s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

variant of Erwin, traditionally 'boar friend'

The story

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Arvin peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Arvin

Irwin Rollin Austin Hagen Ashton Thurman

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