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At a Glance
- Meaning
- White/fair (also 'blessed, holy')
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GWIN
Gwyn is a Welsh name, pronounced GWIN, that means white or fair, and also carries the sense of blessed or holy. It has a clean, modern, worldly feel, and here it's listed for a boy.
Meaning & Origin of Gwyn
Meaning: White/fair (also 'blessed, holy').
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gwyn
GWINIPA /ˈɡwɪn/
Popularity of Gwyn
Gwyn is rare in the U.S. today, ranking #8600 in 2024 with a count of 12. It peaked back in 1962 at #935 with a count of 129.
Names Like Gwyn
These names share Gwyn’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Gwyn mean?
White/fair (also ‘blessed, holy’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gwyn?
Gwyn is pronounced GWIN (IPA: /ˈɡwɪn/).
Is Gwyn a popular name right now?
Gwyn peaked at #935 in 1962 and is ranked #8600 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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