Wynne

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Pronounced WIN /ˈwɪn/High

Meaning: From Welsh gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed', or Old English wine, 'friend'; here for girls; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Fair and blessed: Wynne is Welsh for 'fair, white, blessed' (or 'friend'). Crisp, soft, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumWelsh, English

MeaningFrom Welsh gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed', or Old English wine, 'friend'; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4456 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,710

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

Wynne comes from Welsh gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed', or Old English wine, 'friend' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the -nne styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, fair-or-friend at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Wynne means 'fair, white, blessed' in Welsh (gwyn) — or 'friend' in Old English; a crisp, soft name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Wynne — routes layered

Variations

WynWynnGwyn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wynne mean?

Wynne is Welsh for 'fair, white, blessed' (or Old English 'friend'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Wynne?

It's said WIN /ˈwɪn/ — a single syllable.

Is Wynne a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Wynne?

Wynne is a rare name in the U.S.