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Llewellyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced loo-EL-in /luˈɛl.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Llywelyn — from Welsh, variously 'like a lion' (llew, 'a lion') and 'a leader; a ruler'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Like a lion; a leader: Llewellyn spells Llywelyn — 'like a lion'. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'loo-EL-in').
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA spelling of Llywelyn — from Welsh, variously 'like a lion' (llew, 'a lion') and 'a leader; a ruler'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5749 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318802025

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

Llewellyn is a spelling of Llywelyn — from Welsh, variously 'like a lion' (llew, 'a lion') and 'a leader; a ruler' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by the last sovereign princes of Wales. A crisp, regal name (said 'loo-EL-in'; nicknames Lew, Llew).

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, like-a-lion-or-a-leader at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Llywelyn is variously read as 'like a lion' (llew, 'a lion') and 'a leader; a ruler' — Llewellyn is a spelling, a crisp, regal Welsh name borne by Welsh princes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'loo-EL-in').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Llywelyn — Welsh; routes layered

Variations

LlywelynLewellynLlewelyn

Nicknames

Lew

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Llewellyn mean?

Llewellyn spells Llywelyn — Welsh, variously 'like a lion' and 'a leader; a ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Llewellyn?

It's said loo-EL-in /luˈɛl.ɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Llewellyn a boy or girl name?

Llewellyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Llewellyn?

Llewellyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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