Edwin vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Edwin Rank #383

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Paul mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Edwin and Paul boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.