What is the origin of the name Llewellyn?

Llewellyn is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Llewellyn?

Llewellyn is currently ranked #14482 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Llewellyn?

Llewellyn is pronounced luh-WELL-in.

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BoyWelsh

Llewellyn

luh-WELL-in

Popularity

#14482

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

3,728

Peak Year

#79 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Llewellyn is a Welsh name meaning "lion-like" or "leader."

Nickname Watch

Llew Lyn

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Llew Lyn

Spelling Variations

Llywelyn

Similar Names

Dylan Owen Gareth Rhys

Personality Traits

StrongBraveLeaderIntelligent

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