Guinevere vs Winnifred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guinevere

Girl #947 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"white phantom, fair spirit"

Origin: Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Arthurian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #947
Total SSA Count: 277
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Geneva Winnifred Evangeline Golden

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Winnifred

Girl #2,773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh 'Gwenfrewi'

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,773
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Winifred Freda Golden Greta

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Popularity Comparison

Guinevere Rank #947

Winnifred Rank #2,773

Guinevere is more popular, ranked #947 vs #2773 for Winnifred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guinevere or Winnifred more popular?

Guinevere is more popular, ranked #947 compared to Winnifred at #2773 in the United States.

What do Guinevere and Winnifred mean?

Guinevere means "white phantom, fair spirit" (Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar) origin). Winnifred means "blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation" (Welsh 'Gwenfrewi' origin).

Are Guinevere and Winnifred boy or girl names?

Guinevere is primarily a girl name. Winnifred is primarily a girl name.

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