What does Goodwin mean?

Goodwin as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Goodwin is "good friend". Also form of Godwin.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Go-, -win

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, good, friend

Variations

VARIANTS Goodwinn, Goodwyn, Goodwynn

How popular is Goodwin?

Goodwin is a rare first name for males but a very popular last name for both adults and children (#415 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Goodwin is pronounced similarly to Godden, Godewyn, Godin, Godwinn, Godwyn and Goodwynne. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Aldwin, Baldwin, Bodin, Bordin, Bowdoin, Bowin, Coldin, Colwin, Corwin, Edwin▼, Eldwin, Garwin, Gladwin, Gladwinn (see Gladwin), Gladwyn, Godding, Godric, Golden▼, Goldewin (see Goldwin), Goldewyn (see Goldwin), Golding, Goldman, Goldwin, Goldwinn (see Goldwin), Goldwyn, Goldwynn (see Goldwin), Goodman, Goodmann, Goodrick, Gordan, Gorden, Gordie, Gordon▼, Gorin, Gorrin, Gwin, Hadwin, Hardwin, Hedwin, Jordain, Medwin and Norwin. These names tend to be more frequently used than Goodwin.