Gwen vs Lynn

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 #2,795 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool"

Origin: Welsh

English Welsh American Irish

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Gwen Rank #698

Lynn Rank #2,795

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 vs #2795 for Lynn.

Is Gwen or Lynn more popular?

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Lynn at #2795 in the United States.

What do Gwen and Lynn mean?

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

Are Gwen and Lynn boy or girl names?

Gwen is primarily a girl name. Lynn is primarily a girl name.