Brantley 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

Brantley Rank #481
Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #481 for Brantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brantley ___

  • Brantley James
  • Brantley Wayne
  • Brantley Lee
  • Brantley Ray
  • Brantley Dale
  • Brantley Keith

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 Brantley

Hunter Colton Savannah Skylar Chase

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Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantley or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Edwin mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Brantley and Edwin boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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