Edwin vs Jeremy

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

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Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#266
Total SSA Count
1,308
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Jeremy Rank #266

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 vs #383 for Edwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwin ___

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

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

If you choose Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Jeremy more popular?

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Jeremy mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edwin and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.

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