Darwin

dear friend (Old English)

Darwin is a english boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #121 (75,612 records), 2 syllables.

English American period
PSA rank
#121
Count
75,612
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Historical layer
American period
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

dear friend (Old English)

Darwin originated as an English surname derived from the Old English elements 'deore' (dear) and 'wine' (friend). In the Philippines, it was introduced during the American colonial period and grew into a widely used masculine given name throughout the 20th century, often associated with the famed naturalist Charles Darwin.

Derived from an English surname originating from the Old English personal name Deorwine, composed of elements meaning 'dear' and 'friend'. Its adoption as a first name in the Philippines stems from American cultural influence and secular naming trends.

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Strong Sage Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

A very familiar standalone given name in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to nicknames such as 'Dar', 'Win', or 'Dars'.

Best known for: Charles Darwin (English naturalist and biologist)

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Darwin with popular surnames

How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.

Darwin dela Cruz Garcia 79
2–3–3 · DCG
Darwin dela Cruz Reyes 85
2–3–2 · DCR
Darwin Garcia dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · DGC
Darwin Garcia Reyes 86
2–3–2 · DGR
Darwin Reyes dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · DRC
Darwin Reyes Garcia 85
2–2–3 · DRG
Darwin Ramos dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · DRC
Darwin Ramos Garcia 85
2–2–3 · DRG
Darwin Ramos Reyes 80
2–2–2 · DRR
Darwin Mendoza dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · DMC
Darwin Mendoza Garcia 81
2–3–3 · DMG
Darwin Mendoza Reyes 86
2–3–2 · DMR
Darwin Santos dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · DSC
Darwin Santos Garcia 85
2–2–3 · DSG
Darwin Santos Reyes 81
2–2–2 · DSR
Darwin Flores dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · DFC
Darwin Flores Garcia 85
2–2–3 · DFG
Darwin Flores Reyes 79
2–2–2 · DFR
Darwin Gonzales dela Cruz 79
2–3–3 · DGC
Darwin Gonzales Garcia 78
2–3–3 · DGG
Darwin Gonzales Reyes 82
2–3–2 · DGR

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How do I use Darwin with two Filipino surnames?

Darwin is the given name. The full name is Darwin + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Darwin a common boy name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #121 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.