Gwynn

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Pronounced GWIN /ˈɡwɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh gwyn, 'white; fair; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: White; fair; blessed: Gwynn is Welsh. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh gwyn, 'white; fair; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#8036 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,046

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

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

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

Did you know? Gwynn means 'white; fair; blessed; holy' in Welsh — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'GWIN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Gwynn — unisex; Welsh etymology

Variations

GwynGwenGwynne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gwynn mean?

Gwynn is Welsh for 'white; fair; blessed'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Gwynn?

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

Is Gwynn a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Gwynn?

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