Edwen is of Welsh origin, derived from the elements "ed" meaning "blessed" and "mwyn" meaning "happiness". It is a unique and distinct name, often used as a female given name but can also be found as a male name in some instances. The name Edwen is not particularly common, which may contribute to its distinctive character.
The name Edwen experienced fluctuating popularity between 1995 and 2011, with a total of 80 babies named Edwen during this period. The peak years for the name were 2002 and 2007-2008, each with 10 or more births, while the other years showed varying numbers from 5 to 8 births.