Welsh boy name
Gwydion Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gwydion means born of trees. Probably from the Welsh gwydd, meaning trees or knowledge, so born of trees
Gwydion is a magician and hero of the Mabinogion, in the Fourth Branch, where he is a wizard and trickster who creates a woman out of flowers, called Blodeuwedd. His name is often associated with the Welsh word gwydd, which means trees or wood and was linked in older times with knowledge. The Milky Way is known in Welsh as Caer Gwydion. It is a poetic and magical name used today by families with an interest in myth, fantasy and Welsh culture.
Variants of Gwydion
GwydyonGwyddion
Gwydion popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1994 Gwydion ranked #9,331 in the US (5 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 Gwydion mean?
Gwydion means "born of trees". Probably from the Welsh gwydd, meaning trees or knowledge, so born of trees.
How do you pronounce Gwydion?
Gwydion is pronounced GWID-ee-on.
What is the origin of Gwydion?
Gwydion is of Welsh origin. Probably from the Welsh gwydd, meaning trees or knowledge, so born of trees.