Godwin
Godwin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Godwin
Root meaning: “God's friend”
- A surname originating as a patronymic based on a medieval given name.
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Old English Godwine (“God's friend”). The component -win is from Old English wine (“friend”). The second meaning is named after Michael Wayne Godwin (born 1956), American attorney and author.
How popular is Godwin?
Since 1880, 578 boys in the U.S. have been named Godwin. Its highest rank for boys was #3131 in 1983. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Godwin FAQ
What does the name Godwin mean?
Godwin traces back to a root meaning "God's friend". A surname originating as a patronymic based on a medieval given name. A male given name. From Old English Godwine (“God's friend”). The component -win is from Old English wine (“friend”). The second meaning is named after Michael Wayne Godwin (born 1956), American attorney and author.
What is the origin of the name Godwin?
Godwin is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Godwin?
Since 1880, 578 boys in the U.S. have been named Godwin. Its highest rank for boys was #3131 in 1983. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Godwin a boy or girl name?
Godwin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 578 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.