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Asa vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Edwin mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Asa and Edwin boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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