Edwin vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Edwin Rank #383

Brian Rank #301

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

Is Edwin or Brian more popular?

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

What do Edwin and Brian mean?

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

Are Edwin and Brian boy or girl names?

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