Gladys
Meaning
"country; land"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,446
- Total SSA Count
- 45
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Glad
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"country; land"
Origin: Welsh
"white shadow, fair phantom"
Origin: Welsh
Gwenivere is more popular, ranked #3398 vs #3446 for Gladys.
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Gwenivere is more popular, ranked #3398 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.
Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin). Gwenivere means "white shadow, fair phantom" (Welsh origin).
Gladys is primarily a girl name. Gwenivere is primarily a girl name.