Edwin vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Edwin Rank #383

Frederick Rank #424

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Edwin or Frederick more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Frederick mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Edwin and Frederick boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.