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Ervin

“Friend of the sea” — Hungarian

BoyHungarian2 syllablesCurrent rank #189 (1927)

About Ervin

Ervin is a sophisticated Hungarian boy's name that carries the beautifully poetic meaning "friend of the sea". Its crisp, vintage sound makes it a wonderfully distinctive and charming choice with deep European roots.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginHungarian
PronunciationER-vin
Syllables2

Nicknames for Ervin

VinErieEry

Popularity in the U.S.

Ervin is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..

Current #1895Y -4%Peak 1921
700750800850181920212223242526271918: 806 births1919: 803 births1920: 843 births1921: 859 births1922: 791 births1923: 788 births1924: 729 births1925: 737 births1926: 768 births1927: 763 births

Ervin had 763 births in 1927.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ervin James
  • Ervin Alexander
  • Ervin Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ervin mean?

Ervin is commonly linked to the meaning Friend of the sea and is associated with Hungarian roots.

Is Ervin a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Ervin is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..

How is Ervin pronounced?

A common pronunciation is ER-vin.

What are common nicknames for Ervin?

Popular nicknames include Vin, Erie, Ery.