Lynn vs Gwen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynn

Girl #2,795 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool"

Origin: Welsh

English Welsh American Irish

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Girl #698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair, pure, blessed"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Breton

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Lynn Rank #2,795

Gwen Rank #698

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

Is Lynn or Gwen more popular?

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

What do Lynn and Gwen mean?

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

Are Lynn and Gwen boy or girl names?

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