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Win

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIN /ˈwɪn/High

Meaning: Variously from the Burmese win, 'bright; radiant; splendour', and an English short form of names in -win ('a friend', as in Edwin); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bright; a friend: Win is Burmese/English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'WIN'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowBurmese, English
MeaningVariously from the Burmese win, 'bright; radiant; splendour', and an English short form of names in -win ('a friend', as in Edwin); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9796 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219512024

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

Win comes variously from the Burmese win, 'bright; radiant; splendour', and an English short form of names in -win ('a friend', as in Edwin; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'WIN').

In the U.S. it appears in Burmese families and as an English short name. Rare, bright-and-a-friend at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Win is variously 'bright; radiant' (Burmese) and a short form of -win names ('a friend', as in Edwin) — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'WIN').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Win — Burmese/English; unisex; routes layered

Variations

WinnWynn

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Winn— a kin spelling
Wynn— a fellow -yn short boys' name
Edwin— a source-linked -win name
Gwyn— a sound-adjacent short boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Win mean?

Win is variously Burmese 'bright; radiant' and a short form of -win names ('a friend'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Win?

It's said WIN /ˈwɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Win a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Win?

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

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