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Llewelyn
BoyMeaning of Llewelyn: Welsh: 'lion-like'
Llewelyn is a boy's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5286th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1517th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5286
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1517
17 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
188
First recorded 1916 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
95% boys · 5% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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