Gwen vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gwen

Girl #698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"white, fair, pure, blessed"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Breton

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#698
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Kyra

Girl #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

Cultural Roots

English Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#722
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gwen Rank #698
Kyra Rank #722

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gwen ___

  • Gwen Louise
  • Gwen Marie
  • Gwen Elizabeth
  • Gwen Elaine
  • Gwen Rose
  • Gwen Anne

Kyra ___

  • Kyra Anne
  • Kyra Marie
  • Kyra Nicole
  • Kyra Jade
  • Kyra Lynn
  • Kyra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gwen

Bryn Rhys Bronwen Idris Seren

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gwen or Kyra more popular?

Gwen is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do Gwen and Kyra mean?

Gwen means "white, fair, pure, blessed" (Welsh origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Gwen and Kyra boy or girl names?

Gwen is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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