Edwin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edwin Name at a Glance

Name	Edwin
Meaning	Rich in friendship. From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and friend. Famous bearers: the hero of Charles Dickens' last novel, 'Edwin Drood'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Edwin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edwin means “Rich in friendship. From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and friend. Famous bearers: the hero of Charles Dickens' last novel, 'Edwin Drood”. 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.

Edwin Name Origin

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

Is Edwin a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Edwin

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