Edwin vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Edwin Rank #383

Lionel Rank #561

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Edwin or Lionel more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Lionel mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Edwin and Lionel boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.