Edwin vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Edwin Rank #383

Seth Rank #559

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Edwin or Seth more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Seth mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Edwin and Seth boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.