Edin
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning wealthy friend; a shortened form of Edwin.
Edin by the numbers
In 2025, 6 babies in England and Wales were named Edin. In the US, 46 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 57 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.
Other names that come from Edwin
Like Edin, each of these traces back to Edwin: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Edin. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Edendelight, paradise594 in England and Wales (2025)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Edanfull of fire; from Aodh14 in England and Wales (2025)
- Eoinborn of the yew tree; irish form of John24 in England and Wales (2025)
- Edvinwealthy friend; a form of edwin32 in the US (2017)
- Eminsafe, secure, trustworthy12 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Edin
Names that are said the same way as Edin, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Edin, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
- Aldenold friend; from ald and wine425 in the US (2017)
- Bellamybeautiful friend; from bel ami381 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean wealth
Like Edin, each of these has wealth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Maddoxfortunate, beneficent; son of Madoc3,119 in the US (2017)
- Jadejade stone; symbol of virtue and beauty2,765 in the US (2017)
- Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 in England and Wales (2025)
- Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
- Chancefortune, luck; occupational name1,359 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Edin
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