The nameGodwin
Godwin is an Old English name of an earl and a famous family of writers.
- Boy's name
- Old English
Meaning
Godwin comes from the Old English god, "God", and wine, "friend".
Origin
Old English.
History
Godwin, Earl of Wessex, was the father of King Harold, who died at Hastings in 1066. In England and Wales the name reached 1224th place in 2006.
Popularity of the name Godwin
Godwin in the United States
Godwin was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 167 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Godwin. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Godwin in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Godwin mean?
Godwin comes from the Old English god, "God", and wine, "friend".
What is the origin of the name Godwin?
Old English.
Is Godwin a girl's or a boy's name?
Godwin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Godwin?
In 2024, Godwin was the 6356th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 14 births.