All about the name

Gwen

Male

« Gwen is a Welsh name meaning "white, fair, or blessed," historically used for both sexes but now predominantly female. »

#10389 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Gwen is a name of Welsh origin and it means "white, fair, or blessed". It has been used historically in Wales as both a female and male name but today it is more commonly associated with females. In the past, Gwen was often used interchangeably with the name Guinevere, which also has Welsh origins and means "the white wave". Legend has it that Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur in the legendary tale of Camelot. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that a real person named Guinevere existed or that she had any connection to King Arthur. Despite this, Gwen continues to be a popular name choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Gwen since 1880

Total births
294
Total since 1880
Peak year
1949
15 births
in 1970
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years