Edwin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Edwin Rank #383

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Richard mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Edwin and Richard boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.