The baby name Eivind is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AY-vind (approx. English), IPA: /ˈeɪvɪnd/ (Norwegian approximation).
The baby name Eivind is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AY-vind (approx. English), IPA: /ˈeɪvɪnd/ (Norwegian approximation).
Eivind is Norse, Norwegian in Origin.
Eivind is the modern Norwegian form of Old Norse Eyvindr, built from early Germanic elements auja “luck, gift, fortune” and -vindr “winner, victor.” The composite sense is often rendered as “fortunate victor” or “gifted winner.” The name moved from Proto-Norse into Old Norse as Eyvindr, then into modern North Germanic languages, with spelling shaped by regional phonology.
Attested throughout Viking Age sources, it was borne by the 10th‑century skald Eyvindr skáldaspillir, lending the name literary prestige. Eivind has remained well established in Norway, saw revivalist favor in the 19th–20th centuries, and persists today, though less common than mid‑century peaks. Notable variants include Norwegian Øyvind and the short form Even; Icelandic Eyvindur; Faroese Eivindur; Danish and Swedish Ejvind/Eivind. Related historical spellings such as Eyvind appear in saga manuscripts. The name’s core meaning consistently emphasizes luck allied with success.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #100 | 37 | 444 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #180 | 3 | 1,509 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #311 | 15 | 7,401 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Eivind is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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