Edwin vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Edwin Rank #383

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Alex mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Edwin and Alex boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.