Gwen vs Gwendolen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gwen

Girl #698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair, pure, blessed"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Breton

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Girl #9,359 Most Popular

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Gwen Rank #698

Gwendolen Rank #9,359

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 vs #9359 for Gwendolen.

Is Gwen or Gwendolen more popular?

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Gwendolen at #9359 in the United States.

What do Gwen and Gwendolen mean?

Gwen means "white, fair, pure, blessed" (Welsh origin).

Are Gwen and Gwendolen boy or girl names?

Gwen is primarily a girl name. Gwendolen is primarily a girl name.