Baldwin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Baldwin Name at a Glance

Name	Baldwin
Meaning	From the Old English Bealdwine, or the Old German equivalent Baldavin, meaning bold friend. Frequently used in medieval Britain, and was the basis of a number of surnames.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Baldwin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Baldwin means “From the Old English Bealdwine, or the Old German equivalent Baldavin, meaning bold friend. Frequently used in medieval Britain, and was the basis of a number of surnames”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Baldwin Name Origin

Our database records Baldwin under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Baldwin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Baldwin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Baldwin

When considering Baldwin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.