Earle 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

Earle Rank #19,672
Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #19672 for Earle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Earle ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Earle

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If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earle or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Earle at #19672 in the United States.

What do Earle and Edwin mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Earle and Edwin boy or girl names?

Earle is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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