Elwyn

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Pronounced EL-win /ˈɛl.wɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh and Old English, Elwyn is read as 'elf-friend' (from aelf-wine) or 'white/fair brow' (Welsh gwyn, 'white; fair'). Author E.B. White was born Elwyn. Traditionally a boy's name, used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle old name: Elwyn means 'elf-friend; white brow' (said 'EL-win'). Fair and quiet.

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Origin MediumWelsh, English

MeaningFrom the Welsh and Old English, Elwyn is read as 'elf-friend' (from aelf-wine) or 'white/fair brow' (Welsh gwyn, 'white; fair'). Author E.B. White was born Elwyn. Traditionally a boy's name, used here for a girl.

U.S. rank (2023)#15873 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elwyn is Welsh and Old English, 'elf-friend' (aelf-wine) or 'white/fair brow' (gwyn). Author E.B. White bore it. Traditionally a boy's name, it is used here for a girl, which we note (said 'EL-win').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, with an old-fashioned, unisex feel. Rare, fair, and quiet.

Did you know? Elwyn comes from the Welsh and Old English for 'elf-friend' or 'fair brow' (E.B. White was born Elwyn); it reads as a soft, old-fashioned name, used here for a girl (said 'EL-win').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Elwyn — Welsh/Old English 'elf-friend; fair brow'; E.B. White

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elwyn mean?

Elwyn is Welsh and Old English for 'elf-friend' or 'white/fair brow.'

How do you pronounce Elwyn?

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

Is Elwyn a boy or girl name?

Elwyn is traditionally a boy's name; here it is used for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Elwyn?

Elwyn is an extremely rare name in the U.S.