Gwyn

Q: Is Gwyn a boy or girl name?

Gwyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #9389, and as a boy name it ranks #34154.

Q: How popular is the name Gwyn?

Gwyn is ranked #9389 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ gw-IHN ]

Girl Name #9,389 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gwyn is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gw-IHN.

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

Popularity Over Time

#9,389

Current Rank

Peaked 1962 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,389
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Gwyneth #1791 Gwynevere #3003

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Also a Boy Name

Gwyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #34154.

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Similar Names

Gwendolyn Gwen Gwendoline Gwladys Gwendolen Gwendolyne Gweneth Gwendola

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gwyn

Is Gwyn a boy or girl name?

Gwyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9389. As a boy name, it is ranked #34154. Gwyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gwyn?

Gwyn is pronounced gw-IHN.

How popular is the name Gwyn?

Gwyn is currently ranked #9389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Gwyn a common or rare name?

Gwyn is an uncommon name, ranked #9389 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gwyn

Gwyn is a girl name .

Is Gwyn a boy or girl name? Gwyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,389 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,154. Gwyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gwyn is currently ranked #9,389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Gwyn include Gwyneth, Gwynevere . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.