Llewellyn
ll(e)-well-yn,
llewe(l)-lyn
US Popularity:11694
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Like a lion
Here is a roaring good name! Llewellyn is a masculine moniker of Welsh origin. It translates to “like a lion,” and is ideal for the fierce new addition to your family pride. Lions have long been synonymous with strength, courage, and nobility. Llewellyn is a traditional Welsh name, commonly seen as a last name, but also holds its own as a unique given name and can easily be shortened to nicknames like Llew or Lyn.
How Popular Is The Name Llewellyn?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Llewellyn is currently #2842 on The Bump
Boy:Llewellyn is currently #1594 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Llewellyn is currently #11694 in U.S. births
Boy:Llewellyn is currently #8009 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#8009
in 2023
+ 2411
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 461
Ancestry, Llewellyn Family History
House of Names, Llewellyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Llewellynn
Behind the Name, Llewellyn, June 2011
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