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BoyOld English origin2 syllables

Godwin

Meaning: “God's friend”

About the name Godwin

Godwin is a boy name with Old English roots, meaning “God's friend”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Godwin ranked #5951 for boys in the US, with 15 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2011. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Godwin were boys.

Etymology

From Old English, meaning “God's friend”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Godwin”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#5951
In 2015
#5138
Babies in 2025
15

Popularity of Godwin, 1940–2025

0611172219401960198020002020
BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.