Gwynne

Gwynne: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameWelsh origin

Meaning and origin of Gwynne

  • A male given name from Welsh.
  • A female given name from Welsh.

Etymology

A spelling variant of Gwyn. Doublet of Wynn.

How popular is Gwynne?

6U.S. babies in 2025
#1346peak rank (1951)
1,433babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,403 girls and 30 boys in the U.S. have been named Gwynne (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1346 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #3086 in 1935. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gwynne FAQ

What does the name Gwynne mean?

A male given name from Welsh. A female given name from Welsh. A spelling variant of Gwyn. Doublet of Wynn.

What is the origin of the name Gwynne?

Gwynne is listed as a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Gwynne?

Since 1880, 1,403 girls and 30 boys in the U.S. have been named Gwynne (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1346 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #3086 in 1935. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gwynne a boy or girl name?

Gwynne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,403 girls and 30 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.