Goodwin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Goodwin \go(od)-win\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "good friend".

Goodwin has 3 variant forms: Goodwinn, Goodwyn and Goodwynn.

For more information, see also the related name Godwin.

Baby names that sound like Goodwin are Godwyn, Godwinn and Godin.

Goodwin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Goodwin. Click here to compare Goodwin with related baby names.