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Wynn
UnisexWelsh, Old English· “fair, blessed; also 'joy'”
- Meaning
- fair, blessed; also 'joy'
- Origin
- Welsh, Old English
- Pronunciation
- WIHN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,726
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #1,028 (1954)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Wynn
Wynn is a Welsh and Old English name that is usually said to mean “fair, blessed; also 'joy'”.
Wynn has roots in two languages. In Welsh, gwyn means fair, white or blessed, and it appears in many Welsh names such as Gwyneth and Bronwen. In Old English, wynn meant joy, and it was also the name of a letter in the early English alphabet. Wynn later became a surname before returning as a given name. It is used for boys and girls, and its single syllable gives it a crisp, modern sound.
Other spellings with the same sound: Wynne, Winn.
Popularity over time
Wynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,028 in 1954, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 95 were named Wynn. In 2025, 95 babies were named Wynn, and it ranked #1,726 nationally. That is 44% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,203 in 1920, #1,394 in 1950, #4,565 in 2000, #3,805 in 2010, and #1,726 in 2025. Of the 2,631 US boys named Wynn since records began, 21% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 470 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Zuriel, Mylan, Swayze, Huntley, and Arley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Wynn ranked highest in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #782 | 6 |
| Minnesota | #929 | 5 |
| Washington | #993 | 6 |
| California | #1983 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Wynn is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 48% of US babies named Wynn were girls and 52% were boys.
Wynn is usually pronounced WIHN, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with W and ends in “-nn”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Wynne and Winn.
Middle names for Wynn
A few middle names that flow with Wynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Wynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wynn mean?
Wynn is a Welsh and Old English name that is usually said to mean “fair, blessed; also 'joy'”.
What is the origin of the name Wynn?
Wynn has Welsh and Old English roots. Wynn has roots in two languages.
Is Wynn a popular name?
Not especially. Wynn ranked #1,726 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Wynn a boy or girl name?
Wynn is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 48% of US babies named Wynn were girls and 52% were boys.
How do you pronounce Wynn?
Wynn is usually pronounced WIHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings