Gwinn is a unique and distinctive given name of Welsh origin, derived from the ancient Welsh personal name Gwyn, which means 'white' or 'fair'. This name was popularized in English-speaking countries by the prominent American writer Robert E. Howard, who used it for one of his characters in his works set in the fictional world of Conan the Barbarian. Gwinn is often associated with strength and resilience, reflecting its connection to powerful figures in literature.
"The name Gwinn had a notable resurgence with six births in 1947 after a decade of fewer than ten births annually."