Crwys as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Crwys

What is the meaning of the name Crwys ?

The baby name Crwys is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrʊɪs/ (approx. KROO-iss).

Crwys is Welsh in Origin.

Crwys is a rare Welsh given name and bardic byname, pronounced KROO-iss. Its best-known bearer is William Williams (1875–1968), the celebrated poet who wrote under the bardic name Crwys and later served as Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod. The etymology is linked to the Brythonic root for “cross,” compare Welsh croes, Breton kroaz, and Cornish kroes, a theme also preserved in south Welsh place-names such as Crwys Road in Cardiff. As a result, the name is often interpreted as “cross” or “of the cross.”

Use as a personal name is modern and uncommon, chosen mainly in Wales to honor literary heritage. There are no established Welsh variants; spelling is typically fixed as Crwys. Related forms in other languages, though not true variants, include Cruz (Spanish/Portuguese) and Croix (French). The name sees occasional revival in contemporary Welsh-speaking communities and among families seeking a distinct, culture-rooted choice.

⚙ Crwys doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Most often that means a rare name, a regional or heritage one, or a recent coinage. Either way, it remains a genuinely rare choice.