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Corwyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-win /ˈkɔr.wɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Corwin/Corwen, an English surname read as 'friend of the heart' (cor, 'heart,' + wine, 'friend'); the -wyn ending also nods to Welsh wyn, 'fair; blessed.' Warm and old.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm old name: Corwyn reads as 'friend of the heart' (said 'KOR-win'). Surname-style and gentle.
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningA spelling of Corwin/Corwen, an English surname read as 'friend of the heart' (cor, 'heart,' + wine, 'friend'); the -wyn ending also nods to Welsh wyn, 'fair; blessed.' Warm and old.
U.S. rank (2024)#11169 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619462024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corwyn comes from the surname Corwin ('heart-friend'), its -wyn ending echoing Welsh wyn, 'fair.' The route is layered, which we note — a warm, old-feeling name, rare in the U.S. (said 'KOR-win').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, warm, and surname-style.

Did you know? Corwyn respells Corwin, an English surname often read 'friend of the heart' — with a -wyn ending that also winks at the Welsh 'fair; blessed' (said 'KOR-win').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Corwyn — Corwin surname; 'heart-friend'; layered

Variations

CorwinCorwenKorwyn

Nicknames

CorWyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corwyn mean?

Corwyn is a form of Corwin, read 'friend of the heart,' with a -wyn ending nodding to Welsh 'fair.' The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Corwyn?

It's said KOR-win /ˈkɔr.wɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corwyn a boy or girl name?

Corwyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Corwyn?

Corwyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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