Edwin vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Edwin Rank #383

Lucian Rank #486

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Edwin or Lucian more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Lucian mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Edwin and Lucian boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.