Elvis
Elvis comes from the Old English "Eallwiss" (all-wise) or "Ælfwis" (elf-wise). Elvis Presley (1935-1977), the singer known as "the King of Rock and Roll," is the most famous bearer in history — his recordings like "Heartbreak Hotel" (1956) and "Jailhouse Rock" (1957) transformed popular music. Elvis was a top-200 American name from 1955 to 1980, peaking at #129 in 1958, driven entirely by Presley's fame. Elvis is a male name of Old English origin that means "All-wise, or "noble friend"". Rock-and-roll, vintage, and a little larger-than-life. The name sounds confident. Elvises tend to be charismatic. US peaked #129 in 1958. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Elvis include Elvis Presley (singer), Elvis (Old English name), Elvis Costello (singer). Common variations and related forms of Elvis include Elwis (variant), Elvis (used across English), Alvis (related).