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Gwyn

Derived from Old English roots meaning 'wise warrior' or 'battle.' It represents a person with a soulful, artistic temperament who balances inner strength with a profound gift for communication and creative expression.

Key Stats

Total births2,414
GenderFemale (2% / 98%)
Peak year1962
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1916
Most recent1971
Syllables1
OriginEnglish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 34%NC — 23%MI — 16%PA — 14%TX — 14%

Notable People

Saint Caedmon (Poet, 'Caedmon’s Hymn') · Caedmon (Early English Monk, 'The Ecclesiastical History of the English People') · Caedmon’s Call (Folk Rock Ensemble, '40 Acres') · Caedmon (Fictional Character, 'The Cadfael Chronicles') · Caedmon (Fantasy Protagonist, 'The Age of Mythology' series)

Nicknames & Diminutives

CadeCaedyMonny

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