Allen vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Allen Rank #574

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Edwin mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Edwin boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.