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Delwyn

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Delwyn

Pronounced DEL-win /ˈdɛl.wɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Welsh, combining a del element ('pretty; neat') with wyn ('fair; blessed; white'), often read as 'fair and pretty; blessed.' A documented Welsh name.Low

In 30 seconds: Delwyn is Welsh for 'fair, blessed and pretty' (said 'DEL-win'). Rare, gentle, and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom Welsh, combining a del element ('pretty; neat') with wyn ('fair; blessed; white'), often read as 'fair and pretty; blessed.' A documented Welsh name.
U.S. rank (2014)#8973 ↗ Rising
2014 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 913
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919172014

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

Delwyn is a Welsh name blending 'pretty' with wyn ('fair; blessed'). It reads as a gentle heritage choice — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'DEL-win').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely, more familiar in Wales. Rare, gentle, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Delwyn comes from Welsh, pairing 'pretty; neat' with wyn ('fair; blessed') — a gentle heritage name meaning 'fair and pretty' (said 'DEL-win').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Delwyn — Welsh; 'fair/blessed and pretty'

Variations

DelwinDelwynnDelyn

Nicknames

DelWyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delwyn mean?

Delwyn is Welsh, combining 'pretty' with wyn ('fair; blessed'), often read as 'fair and pretty; blessed.'

How do you pronounce Delwyn?

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

Is Delwyn a boy or girl name?

Delwyn is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Delwyn?

Delwyn is extremely rare in the U.S.

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