The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "ƿine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadƿine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.

What does Edwin mean as a name?

English: from the Middle English personal name Edwine, Old English Eadwine, composed of the elements ead 'prosperity', 'fortune' + wine 'friend'.

Is Edwin a good name?

The name Edwin has held surprisingly respectable positions on the U.S. popularity charts for well over 100 years. For 62 straight years (from 1880 to 1941) Edwin was a Top 100 favorite choice for little boys. During those years, the name averaged around #60 on the chart which is pretty impressive.