Brian vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Brian Rank #301

Edwin Rank #383

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Brian or Edwin more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Brian and Edwin mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Brian and Edwin boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.