Erwin vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erwin

Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Erwin Rank #2,429

Selvin Rank #2,452

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Erwin or Selvin more popular?

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Erwin and Selvin mean?

Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Erwin and Selvin boy or girl names?

Erwin is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.