Arlo
Irish or English
“between two hills”
Unisex · Welsh
“fair, blessed”
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The story behind the name
Wynn or Wyn is a Welsh male name deriving from the very productive gwyn element, which forms part of all Welsh names ending -wyn or -wen, as well as the Gwen names and the Irish Fin- names. Wynn is a soft and gentle yet sturdy choice which feels quietly timeless and charming.
Wynn is an attractive Welsh name, originally male but now also used for girls outside of Wales. The authentic feminine version would be Gwen, which derives from the same very productive gwyn element, making it a relative of all Welsh names ending -wyn or -wen, as well as the Irish Fin- names.
Wynn is a soft and gentle yet sturdy choice which lends itself to sweet nickname Winnie or Wynnie.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,726 | 95 |
| 2025 | Girls | 1,709 | 120 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,919 | 83 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,996 | 99 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,867 | 86 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,312 | 80 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,148 | 69 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,293 | 82 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,025 | 74 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,184 | 86 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,207 | 63 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,439 | 72 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,040 | 72 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,219 | 50 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,324 | 58 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,105 | 53 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,315 | 57 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,814 | 61 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,474 | 52 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,585 | 44 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,131 | 66 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,207 | 52 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,255 | 60 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,366 | 48 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
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