Edvin
Meaning of Edvin
The name Edvin is a distinguished male name with roots in Scandinavian languages, particularly prevalent in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish cultures. Pronounced as ED-veen (/ˈed.vin/ or /ˈɛd.viːn/), the name carries a melodic yet strong sound that resonates across these regions. Edvin is closely related to the more common English variant, Edwin. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 54 newborns annually since 1915. Despite its relatively modest usage in recent times, Edvin's unique charm and rich cultural heritage make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Finnish
- Pronunced as ED-veen (/ˈed.vin/)
Swedish,Norwegian
- Pronunced as ED-veen (/ˈɛd.viːn/)
Danish
- Pronunced as ED-veen (/ˈɛð.vin/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Edvin
| Edvin Kanka Ćudić is a Bosnian human rights activist, martial artist, journalist, and political analyst known for leading UDIK, a non-governmental organization advocating for human rights and reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia. |
| Lars Edvin Folke Ryding is a Swedish actor known for his roles in TV series and films, including the international hit Young Royals, where he plays Prince Wilhelm. |
| Emil Edvin Wide was a Swedish middle-distance and long-distance runner. |
| Edvin Sigizmundovich Ozolin is a retired Soviet runner and athletics coach who won multiple medals in sprint events at the Olympics, European championships, and Summer Universiade. |
| Edvin Vesterby is a retired Swedish bantamweight wrestler who competed in the 1952, 1956, and 1960 Olympics, winning a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1956. |
| Berndt Edvin Mattiasson, a Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler, achieved a bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1912 Summer Olympics. |
| Edvin Austbø is a Norwegian footballer currently playing as a forward for Sandnes, on loan from Viking FK. |
| Edvin Hellgren was a Swedish athlete who competed in the men's individual cross country event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. |
| Edvin Fältström, a Swedish wrestler, participated in the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. |
| Edvin Jensen was a Danish wrestler who competed in the Greco-Roman featherweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics. |
| Edvin Paulsen was a Norwegian gymnast who won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. |
| Karl Edvin Karlsson was a Swedish politician and member of the Centre Party. |
| Edvin Anger is a Swedish cross-country skier who has competed in the FIS World Cup since 2022 and participated in the 2023 World Championships in Planica, Slovenia, achieving his best result of fourth place in an individual sprint race in Lillehammer, Norway. |
