What origin is the name Erwin?

Erwin comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Erwin a popular name?

Erwin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Erwin?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Erwin — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Erwin

Q: Is Erwin a rare name?

Yes. Erwin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Erwin

Erwin

Boy

english

2 syllables

Erwin is an english boy's name meaning "An English name derived from the Gaelic name Irving. It translates to white river, describing a clear or bright body of water.".

The meaning of Erwin is "An English name derived from the Gaelic name Irving. It translates to white river, describing a clear or bright body of water." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name derived from the Gaelic name Irving. It translates to white river, describing a clear or bright body of water.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Erwin

Very rare in US records

What does Erwin mean?

Erwin is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name derived from the Gaelic name Irving. It translates to white river, describing a clear or bright body of water.".

Is Erwin a rare name?

Yes. Erwin does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Erwin

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Erwin

Erwin means "An English name derived from the Gaelic name Irving. It translates to white river, describing a clear or bright body of water." — these names share that spirit.