Welsh boy name
Carwyn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Carwyn means blessed love. From the Welsh câr (love) and gwyn (white, blessed), meaning blessed love
Carwyn is a Welsh boys' name that combines car, meaning love, with gwyn, meaning blessed or white. It is associated with the legendary rugby player and coach Carwyn James, who coached the British and Irish Lions to a series victory over New Zealand in 1971. The name is also related to Carys, which draws on the same love root. Carwyn is easy to pronounce and has a gentle, warm sound, while still feeling distinctly Welsh. It has become more popular in Wales in recent decades.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Carwyn
Carwen
Well-known people named Carwyn
Carwyn James.
Carwyn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Carwyn ranked #10,904 in the US (6 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carwyn mean?
Carwyn means "blessed love". From the Welsh câr (love) and gwyn (white, blessed), meaning blessed love.
How do you pronounce Carwyn?
Carwyn is pronounced KAR-win.
What is the origin of Carwyn?
Carwyn is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh câr (love) and gwyn (white, blessed), meaning blessed love.