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Llewyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-ihn /ˈlu.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: LionMedium

In 30 seconds: Llewyn is a boy's name meaning 'lion', used in English.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Welsh
MeaningLion
U.S. rank (2025)#4205 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

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

Llewyn is given the meaning 'lion' and appears in English usage, with the doubled Ll opening that recalls Welsh spelling habits. Its variants run from Lewyn and Lewin to the longer Llewlyn.

The forms Llwyn and Slewyn show how much the spelling can wander while the lion sense stays fixed at the center.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Llewyn is 'lion', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Llewyn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LewynLewinLlwynLlewlynSlewyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Llewyn mean?

Llewyn is usually explained as meaning 'lion' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Llewyn?

It's commonly said LOO-ihn /ˈlu.ɪn/.

Is Llewyn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Llewyn is used as a boy name.

How popular is Llewyn?

In 2024, Llewyn ranked #2927 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.

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