Francis vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francis

Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Francis Rank #451

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #451 for Francis.

Is Francis or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Francis at #451 in the United States.

What do Francis and Edwin mean?

Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Francis and Edwin boy or girl names?

Francis is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.