Llewellyn
Llewellyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lษหwษlษชn/ ยท /luหษlษชn/
Meaning and origin of Llewellyn
- A male given name from Welsh.
Etymology
From Welsh Llywelyn.
How popular is Llewellyn?
Since 1880, 341 girls and 3,414 boys in the U.S. have been named Llewellyn (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1649 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #594 in 1882. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Llewellyn FAQ
What does the name Llewellyn mean?
A male given name from Welsh. From Welsh Llywelyn.
What is the origin of the name Llewellyn?
Llewellyn is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Llewellyn?
Since 1880, 341 girls and 3,414 boys in the U.S. have been named Llewellyn (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1649 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #594 in 1882. In 2025, 27 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Llewellyn a boy or girl name?
Llewellyn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 341 girls and 3,414 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.