Edvin

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Pronounced ED-vin /ˈɛd.vɪn/High

Meaning: Scandinavian/Hungarian form of Edwin — from Old English ead, 'wealth, blessing', plus wine, 'friend' — 'rich/blessed friend'Medium

In 30 seconds: A blessed friend: Edvin is the Scandinavian Edwin — 'rich/blessed friend'. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Scandinavian

MeaningScandinavian/Hungarian form of Edwin — from Old English ead, 'wealth, blessing', plus wine, 'friend' — 'rich/blessed friend'

U.S. rank (2025)#3395 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,065

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Edvin is a Scandinavian and Hungarian form of Edwin — from Old English ead, 'wealth, fortune, blessing', plus wine, 'friend' — 'rich/blessed friend' (King Edwin of Northumbria). A crisp, vintage-cool name across Sweden, Norway, and Hungary; the -v- spelling personalizes it.

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, rich-blessed-friend at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Edwin means 'rich/blessed friend' (Old English ead + wine, 'wealth/blessing' + 'friend') — Edvin is the Scandinavian and Hungarian form (the -v- for -w-); crisp and vintage-cool.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Edvin — etymology

Variations

EdwinEdwynEduin

Nicknames

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If you like Edvin…

Edwin— the English form

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Alvin— another -vin boys' name

Eduin— lands in the same popularity range

Esvin— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edvin mean?

Edvin is the Scandinavian Edwin — Old English 'rich/blessed friend'.

How do you pronounce Edvin?

It's said ED-vin /ˈɛd.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edvin a boy or girl name?

Edvin is a boy's name.

How popular is Edvin?

Edvin is a rare name in the U.S.