Edwin vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Adolf Rank #26,599

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Adolf more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Adolf mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Edwin and Adolf boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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