Winnifred vs Greta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Winnifred

Girl #2,773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh 'Gwenfrewi'

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Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Winnifred Rank #2,773

Greta Rank #856

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #2773 for Winnifred.

Is Winnifred or Greta more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Winnifred at #2773 in the United States.

What do Winnifred and Greta mean?

Winnifred means "blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation" (Welsh 'Gwenfrewi' origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Winnifred and Greta boy or girl names?

Winnifred is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.