Queen vs Gwen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Queen

Girl #1,991 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"female monarch, sovereign ruler"

Origin: Old English cwen

American African-American English

15 High Risk

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Girl #698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair, pure, blessed"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Breton

✓ All Clear

Queen Rank #1,991

Gwen Rank #698

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 vs #1991 for Queen.

Is Queen or Gwen more popular?

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Queen at #1991 in the United States.

What do Queen and Gwen mean?

Queen means "female monarch, sovereign ruler" (Old English cwen origin). Gwen means "white, fair, pure, blessed" (Welsh origin).

Are Queen and Gwen boy or girl names?

Queen is primarily a girl name. Gwen is primarily a girl name.