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The name Gwen peaked for boys at #1975 in 1949. Gwen is also used for girls, ranking #698 in 2024.

The name Gwen is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "white circle".

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While Gwen may have originated as a short form of Gwendolen and Gwendolyn, these days it frequently stands on its own. Rocker Gwen Stefani has given it a shot of cool, and parents are choosing it as a standalone more and more often—Gwen hopped back onto the US Top 1000 in 2013 after an absence of over 30 years. Gwen could also be short for Guinevere.

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The name Gwen is currently ranked #698 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #295 in 1959. The name is most popular in GWEN, GWEN, and GWEN. Gwen is occasionally used for boys in 1970.

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