Erwin: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning: Army friend
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Pronunciation: UR-win

Erwin is a German boy's name meaning “army friend”.

Meaning & Origin of Erwin

Meaning: Army friend.

Origin: German.

How to Pronounce Erwin

UR-winIPA /ˈɜːrwɪn/

Popularity of Erwin

● Peak: #216 in 1901 · ● Latest: #2422 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024.

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