Edwin
ED-win
Popularity
#382
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
247,935
Peak Year
#3,849 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. Thus, 'prosperous friend'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Edwin Hubble
American astronomer
Edwin Starr
American soul music singer
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