Franklin vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Franklin Rank #389

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Edwin mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Franklin and Edwin boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.