Welsh boy name
Dewi Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Dewi means beloved. The Welsh form of David, from the Hebrew for beloved
Dewi is the Welsh form of David and is most famous through Dewi Sant, Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, whose feast day on 1 March is celebrated across the country. The name is a pet form of Dafydd that became established in its own right, and it is also a traditional name in its own right. The sound is bright and easy to say, with the stress on the first syllable. Dewi pairs naturally with Welsh surnames and has strong national significance.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Dewi
DewyDai
Well-known people named Dewi
Dewi Sant.
Dewi popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1977 Dewi ranked #10,012 in the US (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (girls)
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 Dewi mean?
Dewi means "beloved". The Welsh form of David, from the Hebrew for beloved.
How do you pronounce Dewi?
Dewi is pronounced DEH-wee.
What is the origin of Dewi?
Dewi is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of David, from the Hebrew for beloved.