Edwin
e-dwin,
ed-win
US Popularity:710
Origin:British
Meaning:Wealthy friend; Rich friend
The name Edwin is full of optimism. Deriving from Old English words that mean “rich,” “wealthy,” and “friend,” Edwin is quite the prophecy for baby. After all, who wouldn't want a name that means "wealthy friend?" Edwin first became popular as a boy’s name in honor of St. Edwin, a seventh-century Northumbrian king, and has remained fashionable throughout history. Today, Edwin has a retro feel that makes it even more of a windfall.
Famous People Named Edwin
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Edwin EncarnacionBaseball Player
- Edwin HodgeActor
- Edwin LandInventor
- Edwin McCainSinger
Edwin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Edwin is currently #1281 on The Bump
Boy:Edwin is currently #349 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Edwin is currently #710 in U.S. births
Boy:Edwin is currently #243 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#710
in 2022
+ 1
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Edwin, October 2017
FamilySearch, Edwin Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edwin
WordSense, Edwin
Britannica, Edwin, king of Northumbria, October 2023
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