Edwin vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Edwin Rank #383

Franklin Rank #389

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Edwin or Franklin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Franklin mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Edwin and Franklin boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.