The baby name Carwyn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɑr.wɪn/ (KAR-win).
Carwyn is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Carwyn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɑr.wɪn/ (KAR-win).
Carwyn is Welsh in Origin.
Carwyn is a Welsh masculine given name formed from car- “love” (from the verb caru) and -wyn “blessed, fair, white,” yielding the sense “blessed love” or “fair, loved one.” The -wyn ending is traditionally masculine in Welsh, while the parallel -wen is feminine.
As a compound, Carwyn fits a longstanding Welsh naming pattern and gained visibility during the 20th-century Welsh cultural revival and the broader rediscovery of Celtic names. It remains in steady use in Wales and among the Welsh diaspora, helped by public figures such as Carwyn Jones, former First Minister of Wales. Variants include the feminine Carwen, plus occasional modern respellings like Carwynn, Carwynne, or Carwin; short forms may be Wyn. The name’s positive, affectionate meaning and clear Welsh identity contribute to its appeal in contemporary baby naming.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Carwyn is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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