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Erwin

Erwin: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning
“friend of the army”
Origin
Germanic
Say it
ER-win · 2 syllables
Used for
Boys

From an old Germanic name, usually analyzed from elements meaning 'army' and 'friend.' Also spelled Irwin or Ervin in related traditions.

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How popular is Erwin?

202417.1 per million US babies
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Babies named Erwin in 202457

2024 rank#2,416 boys

Peak year1914

Total US babies since 188021,202

Erwin is steady now but far below its 1914 peak.

Names like Erwin

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

  • Williamresolute protector · Germanic
  • Henryhome ruler · Germanic
  • Charlesfree man · Germanic
  • Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
  • Robertbright fame · Germanic
  • Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
  • Milogracious; dear · Germanic
  • Luisfamous warrior · Germanic

Erwin questions

What does the name Erwin mean?

Erwin means "friend of the army". It comes from Germanic. From an old Germanic name, usually analyzed from elements meaning 'army' and 'friend.' Also spelled Irwin or Ervin in related traditions.

Is Erwin a boy or girl name?

Erwin is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Erwin?

57 US babies were named Erwin in 2024. Its peak year was 1914.

How do you pronounce Erwin?

Erwin is usually pronounced ER-win.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.