Gwen

Pronunciation: [ gw-EHN ]

Boy Name #17,181 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gwen is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gw-EHN.

Parents who love the name Gwen often also consider Gwendolyn, Gwen, Gwendoline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,181
Total SSA Count: 6

Also a Girl Name

Gwen is also used as a girl name, ranked #698.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gwen

Is Gwen a boy or girl name?

Gwen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17181. As a girl name, it is ranked #698. Gwen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gwen?

Gwen is pronounced gw-EHN.

How popular is the name Gwen?

Gwen is currently ranked #17181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Gwen a common or rare name?

Gwen is an uncommon name, ranked #17181 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gwen

Gwen is a boy name .

Is Gwen a boy or girl name? Gwen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,181 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #698. Gwen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gwen is currently ranked #17,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.