Welsh boy name
Llywelyn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Llywelyn means leader. From the Welsh llyw (leader) with a diminutive ending, usually explained as leader
Llywelyn is one of the great Welsh princely names, borne by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, known as Llywelyn the Great, and by his grandson Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales. It is usually explained as coming from the Welsh word for leader. The Welsh spelling is the most striking of its forms, with the ll as a breathy sound; the English forms Llewelyn and Llewellyn are common as surnames. Llew, which also means lion, is a friendly short form for a boy.
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Variants of Llywelyn
LlewelynLlewellynLlewLewellyn
Well-known people named Llywelyn
Llywelyn the Great, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.
Llywelyn popularity: Ireland vs the US
Llywelyn does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
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 Llywelyn mean?
Llywelyn means "leader". From the Welsh llyw (leader) with a diminutive ending, usually explained as leader.
How do you pronounce Llywelyn?
Llywelyn is pronounced hloo-EL-in.
What is the origin of Llywelyn?
Llywelyn is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh llyw (leader) with a diminutive ending, usually explained as leader.