Edwin vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Edwin Rank #383

Erik Rank #477

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Edwin or Erik more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Erik mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Edwin and Erik boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.