Welsh boy name
Taliesin Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Taliesin means radiant brow. From the Welsh tal (brow) and iesin (fair, radiant), meaning radiant brow
Taliesin is the name of a legendary Welsh poet of the sixth century, whose poems are preserved in the Book of Taliesin. In the legend he is said to have been born from Gwion Bach after the boy tasted the magical brew of Ceridwen. The name means radiant brow, a fitting image for a great poet. It is a long, rhythmic name with a clear Welsh heritage, usually shortened to Tal. It is rare today and perfect for a family with a passion for Welsh poetry and myth.
Variants of Taliesin
TaliessinTaliesynTal
Taliesin popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Taliesin ranked #7,624 in the US (11 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 Taliesin mean?
Taliesin means "radiant brow". From the Welsh tal (brow) and iesin (fair, radiant), meaning radiant brow.
How do you pronounce Taliesin?
Taliesin is pronounced tal-YES-in.
What is the origin of Taliesin?
Taliesin is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh tal (brow) and iesin (fair, radiant), meaning radiant brow.