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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse, Norwegian
Pronunciation: AY-vind (approx. English), IPA: /ˈeɪvɪnd/ (Norwegian approximation)

What is the meaning of the name Eivind ?

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.

Eivind has the following similar or variant Names

Eivind – Popularity by country

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:

Norway
Sweden
AE
AR
BO

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People also ask about Eivind

Eivind is predominantly a boy's name.
Eivind is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AY-vind (approx. English), IPA: /ˈeɪvɪnd/ (Norwegian approximation).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eyvind, Eyvindr, Eivind, Øyvind, Øivind and Ejvind.
Across languages, Eivind has these equivalents: Eyvind (Swedish/Norwegian), Ejvind (Danish), Eyvindr (Old Norse), Eyvindur (Icelandic).
Yes, very popular — Eivind ranked #100 in Norway in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Eivind ranks highest in Norway (#100 in 2025).
Eivind's popularity is declining. It moved from #93 in 2015 to #100 in 2025 in Norway.