What is the origin of the name Llewelyn?

Llewelyn is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Llewelyn?

Llewelyn is currently ranked #4495 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Llewelyn?

Llewelyn is pronounced loo-ELL-in.

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BoyWelsh

Llewelyn

loo-ELL-in

Popularity

#4495

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

170

Peak Year

#23 in 2024

First Recorded

1916

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Llewelyn is a Welsh name meaning 'leader' or 'lion-like'. It has a long and noble history in Wales.

Nickname Watch

Llew Lew Lyn

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Llew Lew Lyn

Spelling Variations

Llywelyn Luellyn

Similar Names

Dylan Rhys Gareth Owen

Personality Traits

CourageousStrongLeaderlyWise

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