Lara vs Gwen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair, pure, blessed"

Origin: Welsh

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Lara Rank #740

Gwen Rank #698

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 vs #740 for Lara.

Is Lara or Gwen more popular?

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Gwen mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Gwen means "white, fair, pure, blessed" (Welsh origin).

Are Lara and Gwen boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Gwen is primarily a girl name.