Leofwin: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Beloved friend
Origin
Old English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
LAY-ohf-win

Leofwin is an Old English boy's name meaning “beloved friend”. It appears in our list of 200+ Rare Baby Names for Boys You’ll Absolutely Love 2026.

Meaning & Origin of Leofwin

Meaning: Beloved friend.

Origin: Old English.

How to Pronounce Leofwin

LAY-ohf-win

Popularity of Leofwin

Leofwin doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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