Edwin vs Teruyo

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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Teruyo

Girl #71,067 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining generation, luminous era"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,067
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teru, Yo, Ruyo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Teruyo Rank #71,067

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #71067 for Teruyo.

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

Teruyo ___

  • Teruyo Hana
  • Teruyo Mio
  • Teruyo Suki
  • Teruyo Emi
  • Teruyo Nao

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

If you choose Teruyo

Haruko Fumiko Kenji Hiroshi Akiko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Teruyo more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Teruyo at #71067 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Teruyo mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Teruyo means "shining generation, luminous era" (Japanese origin).

Are Edwin and Teruyo boy or girl names?

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

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