Gwyn

♀ Girl

Pronounced GWIN /ˈɡwɪn/High

Meaning: From the Welsh gwyn/gwen, 'fair; white; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for girls (a short form of Gwendolyn/Gwyneth)Low

In 30 seconds: Fair; white; blessed: Gwyn is Welsh. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh gwyn/gwen, 'fair; white; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for girls (a short form of Gwendolyn/Gwyneth)

U.S. rank (2025)#9681 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gwyn comes from the Welsh gwyn/gwen, 'fair; white; blessed; holy'. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (a short form of Gwendolyn/Gwyneth; slug distinguished; said 'GWIN').

In the U.S. and Wales it appears for both sexes. Rare, fair-and-blessed at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gwyn comes from the Welsh gwyn/gwen, 'fair; white; blessed' — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (here for a girl, a short form of Gwendolyn; said 'GWIN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Gwyn — Welsh; unisex

Variations

GwenGwynnWyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gwyn mean?

Gwyn is Welsh for 'fair; white; blessed'; used for both sexes; here for a girl (a short form of Gwendolyn).

How do you pronounce Gwyn?

It's said GWIN /ˈɡwɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Gwyn a boy or girl name?

Gwyn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Gwyn?

Gwyn is a very rare name in the U.S.