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Edwin
Meaning: rich friend · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Old English ead ('riches') + wine ('friend'). Astronomer Edwin Hubble proved the universe is expanding.
Famous people named Edwin
- Edwin Hubble (astronomer)
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win
Variants & related names
Edwyn, Eduin
Edwin name art
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FAQ
What does the name Edwin mean?
Edwin means “rich friend”. It comes from English.
Is Edwin a popular name?
Edwin is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Edwin?
Ed, Eddie, Win.
What are other forms of Edwin?
Edwyn, Eduin.
Similar names
Stanley · Graham · Zane · Beckett · Dean · Hayden
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.