Quick answer
Alvis is a boy name meaning "all wise".
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old Norse Alvíss meaning "all wise". In Norse mythology this was the name of a dwarf who was to marry Thor 's daughter Thrud. Thor was not pleased with this so he tricked Alvis by asking him questions until the sun rose, at which time the dwarf was turned into stone.
Notes and context
Usage: norse mythology, latvian