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Gwenn

Gwenn is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “white, holy.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Gwenn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“white, holy”
Also spelled
Gwen

About the name Gwenn

Gwenn belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “white, holy” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Gwen.

In the United States, Gwenn first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1257 in 1955, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,502 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gwenn in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#1257 in 1955
Peak year
1955
Total since 1880
1,502

Spellings & short forms

Gwen

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gwenn mean?

Gwenn means “white, holy” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gwenn a boy or girl name?

Gwenn is a girl name.

What origin is the name Gwenn?

Gwenn comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Gwen.

How popular is the name Gwenn?

Gwenn first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #1257 in 1955, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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