Berna vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #70811 for Berna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berna ___

  • Berna Marie
  • Berna Rose
  • Berna Jean
  • Berna Lee
  • Berna Ann
  • Berna Grace

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berna

Vera Verna Bernadette Merna Fern

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Edwin mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Berna and Edwin boy or girl names?

Berna is primarily a girl name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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