♂ Name Erwin

Q: What does the name Erwin mean?

Erwin means 'friend of the army' (from Old High German 'heri' = warrior/army + 'wini' = friend) and 'friend of the wild boar' or 'a friend as strong as a wild boar' (from Old High German 'ebur' = wild boar + 'wini' = friend). The first name element is as well derived from Proto-Germanic 'aria' meaning 'noble' or 'ēra' meaning 'glory' and 'honour'.

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Erwin is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Erwin come from?

Erwin is considered a modern variant of the given name Herwin, which is of Old High German origin. Erwin is also considered a derivation of the Old High German name Eberwin.

What does the name Erwin mean?

Erwin means “friend of the army” (from Old High German “heri” = warrior/army + “wini” = friend) and “friend of the wild boar” or “a friend as strong as a wild boar” (from Old High German “ebur” = wild boar + “wini” = friend). The first name element is as well derived from Proto-Germanic “aria” meaning “noble” or “ēra” meaning “glory” and “honour”.

Pronunciation of Erwin

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Variants of the name Erwin

Ervin

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Popularity of the name Erwin

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