The baby name Llewelyn is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɬəˈwɛlɪn/ (Welsh), approx. 'hloo-WEL-in' (English approximation).
Llewelyn is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Llewelyn is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɬəˈwɛlɪn/ (Welsh), approx. 'hloo-WEL-in' (English approximation).
Llewelyn is Welsh in Origin.
Llewelyn is a Welsh masculine name, an Anglicized spelling of standard Welsh Llywelyn. Its etymology is debated: many connect it to the Welsh element llyw (“leader, guide; helm”) plus a diminutive or affectionate ending -elyn, while folk etymology links it to llew (“lion”), giving rise to the popular gloss “lion-like” or “lion‑hearted.” Either way, it carries connotations of leadership and strength.
The name was borne by medieval rulers of Gwynedd, notably Llywelyn the Great (1173–1240) and Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (“the Last”), cementing its patriotic resonance in Wales. After a period of decline, it survived as both given name and the common Welsh surname Llewellyn, and saw revival during the 19th‑century Welsh cultural renaissance. Variants include Llywelyn (Welsh), Llewellyn and Lewellyn (Anglicized), and the literary/Latinized Leoline or Leolin. Short forms are Llew and Lew; feminine forms include Llewella.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llewelyn | Edouard Thomas | Dylan Thomas | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #287 | 7 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2021 | #311 | 5 | 2,600 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #437 | 11 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #870 | 23 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 99 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Llewelyn is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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