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Elwyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-win /ˈɛl.wɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh/Old English, variously 'a fair/holy friend' and 'an elf friend' (Old English aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend')Low

In 30 seconds: A fair friend; an elf friend: Elwyn is Welsh/English. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EL-win').
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningFrom the Welsh/Old English, variously 'a fair/holy friend' and 'an elf friend' (Old English aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend')
U.S. rank (2025)#6563 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418932025

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 comes from the Welsh/Old English, variously 'a fair/holy friend' and 'an elf friend' (Old English aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EL-win'; nickname El).

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, a-fair-friend at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elwyn means, variously, 'a fair/holy friend' and 'an elf friend' (aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend') — a lyrical, classic Welsh/English name (said 'EL-win').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Elwyn — Welsh etymology

Variations

ElwinElwynnAlwyn

Nicknames

El

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elwyn mean?

Elwyn is Welsh/English, variously 'a fair/holy friend' and 'an elf friend'.

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 a boy's name.

How popular is Elwyn?

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

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