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Alwyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-win /ˈæl.wɪn/High

Meaning: From the Old English Aethelwine/Aelfwine, variously 'a noble friend' and 'an elf friend' (aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend'); also a Welsh river-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A noble friend; an elf friend: Alwyn is Old English/Welsh. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowOld English, Welsh
MeaningFrom the Old English Aethelwine/Aelfwine, variously 'a noble friend' and 'an elf friend' (aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend'); also a Welsh river-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6467 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 724

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alwyn comes from the Old English Aethelwine/Aelfwine, variously 'a noble friend' and 'an elf friend' (aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend'); it is also a Welsh river-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AL-win').

In the U.S. and Wales it appears as a classic name. Rare, a-noble-friend at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alwyn comes from the Old English, variously 'a noble friend' and 'an elf friend' (aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend') — also a Welsh river — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AL-win').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Alwyn — routes layered

Variations

AlwinAylwinAlvin

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Llewyn— shares the -yn ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alwyn mean?

Alwyn is Old English, variously 'a noble friend' and 'an elf friend'; also a Welsh river-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alwyn?

It's said AL-win /ˈæl.wɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alwyn a boy or girl name?

Alwyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Alwyn?

Alwyn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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