Gwydion
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,800 in 1994
0 babies were named Gwydion in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGwydion first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #8,800.
About the name Gwydion
Gwydion is a boy name of Welsh origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Gwydion for boys only in 1994, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #8,800 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1994, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Gwydion
What is the origin of the name Gwydion?
Gwydion has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Gwydion a boy or girl name?
Gwydion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gwydion?
Gwydion is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1994. It peaked at #8,800 in 1994.