Gwynn
Pronunciation: [ gw-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gwynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 31 babies have been named Gwynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gwynn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,746 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,746
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Gwynn is also used as a girl name, ranked #8717.
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Amharic/Tigrinya origin
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Sanskrit origin
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Italian/Celtic origin
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About the Name Gwynn
Gwynn is a boy name .
Is Gwynn a boy or girl name? Gwynn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,746 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,717. Gwynn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gwynn is currently ranked #11,746 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gwynn include Gwy, Gwie, and Gwykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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