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Edwin is a masculine name used in English and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘rich friend’, from the Old English elements ead ‘wealth, fortune’ and wine ‘friend’. This was the name of a 7th-century Northumbrian king, regarded as a saint." It ranked #398 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘rich friend’, from the Old English elements ead ‘wealth, fortune’ and wine ‘friend’. This was the name of a 7th-century Northumbrian king, regarded as a saint. The entry lists its usage as English, Dutch.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Edwin ranked #398 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #398 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edwin mean?
Edwin means "rich friend", according to Behind the Name.
Is Edwin a popular name?
Edwin ranked #398 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Edwin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Edwin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Edwin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
