Edwin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Edwin \e-

is pronounced ED-win. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "wealthy friend". Saint Edwin (seventh century) was king of Northumbria and a martyr. Used occasionally in the 16th century, but modern use is mainly due to a 19th century revival. Astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin; Attorney General Edwin Meese III.

Edwin has 10 variant forms: Eadwinn, Ed, Eddie, Eddy, Edlin, Eduino, Edwyn, Ned, Neddy and Ted.

For more information, see also the related name Marvin.

Baby names that sound like Edwin are Edin, Adin, Eden, Edan, Edyn, Eadin and Odin.

Edwin is a very common first name for men (#134 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#16556 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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