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Wyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIN /ˈwɪn/High

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

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

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Origin LowWelsh

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

U.S. rank (2025)#5841 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 164

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

Wyn comes from the Welsh gwyn, 'fair; white; blessed; holy'. Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'WIN').

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

Did you know? Wyn comes from the Welsh gwyn, 'fair; white; blessed; holy' — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (here for a boy; said 'WIN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Wyn — Welsh; unisex

Variations

WynnGwynWin

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wyn mean?

Wyn is Welsh for 'fair; white; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Wyn?

It's said WIN /ˈwɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Wyn a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Wyn?

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