Erwin: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehrw-een
Origin: Germany
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Army friend

The name Erwin, originating from Old German, means "army friend" or "warrior friend. " It has a rich history, with variants like Eberwin, and Hariwini. Initially popular in the early 20th century, its usage declined after 1992. Despite this, Erwin remains significant due to its strong and meaningful connotations, reflecting qualities of leadership and determination. The name has been associated with various cultural and historical figures, making it an important and enduring name.

Erwin Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Erwin is currently #4416 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Erwin is currently #1951 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Erwin is currently #2228 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Erwin is currently #1001 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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