100 Welsh Boy Names

Welsh names are the rarest in Britain and Ireland, a result of being one of the last Celtic groups to adopt Christianity. There are many variations among Welsh names, which can have both male and female parts, with some surnames such as Thomas not being found among Welsh people. The patronyms are also quite diverse, with different ways of spelling these surnames, including such variants as Evans and Thomas.welsh-boy-names

1.Aeron

This is a Welsh male name, meaning “lightning”, which pays tribute to the legendary King Arthur’s last and most trusted knight.

2.Adain

Short for Adair, this Welsh male name means “emerald”, a tribute to the golden glint that the mythical King Arthur’s sword Gwyddne Gadarn is said to possess.

3.Aberthol

This Welsh male name is taken from the River Aeron and means “mouth of the Aeron”. The word is used metaphorically to describe a place of great importance to someone.

4.Afan

One of the beautiful things about Welsh names is the variety of ways they are spelled. With Afan, it can be spelled as Evan or even Evanth. However, if you are a fan of this name for your newborn son, feel free to decide on how you want to spell it, just as long as it sounds appealing to yourself. In this case, I would advise spelling it Afan instead of Evan or Evanth in order to keep things simple and not have multiple variants among family members with the same name.

5.Aidan

Aidan is a Welsh name that means “aid” and “little aid.” If you are pregnant and contemplating naming your son this Welsh name, it will be a pretty popular choice for your future grandchild. The name Aidan also means “gift of God,” but this variant would not be ideal for a first-born child since it does not carry the same meaning as this other Aidan.

6.Alan

Alan is not only a popular Welsh name, but it is also one that sounds both traditional and different from what you may be accustomed to. It is also very appealing for parents who want to honor their heritage without choosing a name that has been overdone. Alan means “bright and clear,” and this name is derived from the Welsh words “alan” and “alant,” which mean sun, bright, light.

7.Aled

The name Aled means “fruitful” in Welsh. Aled can be the appropriate Welsh name for you if you want to give your kid a name that is appealing because of its numerous spellings while being straightforward.

8.Alwyn

Alwyn is yet another Welsh name that means “white and smooth” or “white-haired.” It could also be spelled like Alan, with the same meaning that this letter is often used for. The name also means “a type of European wild plant,” which gives it a very different aspect than many other Welsh names.

9.Amlawdd

“I shall be rescued,” or “I will be delivered,” is what Amlawdd implies. The name is a combination of the Welsh words “am,” which means “I,” and “llawdd,” which means “salvation.” This is a beautiful name for parents who wish to give their kids a traditional Welsh name with a biblical significance.

10.Andreas

Andreas is a charming Welsh name meaning “man of victory.” This Welsh name is perfect for a man who wants to honor his heritage but also has a unique name for himself.

11.Aneirin

Aneirin is a male Welsh name that is well known for being the author of “Y Gododdin,” an Old Welsh poem composed in the 6th century. It was composed at the time of King Arthur, who was the main subject of “Y Gododdin.” 

12.Arawn 

Arawn is a Welsh name that means “king of the dead.” This is likely a reference to Arawn, a legendary king who was said to have reigned over Wales and the other realms of the Otherworld. Arawn was believed to be the son of Diancecht, who was the Irish god of medicine and magic. 

13.Arthur

This name means “bear” in Welsh. Arthur is an old Germanic name that was later altered to Welsh, which means “bear” or “the son of a bear.” The first use as a Welsh name was in the late 12th century during the time of Owain Gwynedd when the name was given to his son Owen.

14.Arwel

Arwel is a Welsh name that means “white head” in Latin. This name may refer to Arwel, one of the children of Mabon ap Modron, a legendary king from Arthurian lore. The name was most common in the 13th century in Wales and made for a technically gender-neutral baby name.

15.Awstin

Awstin is a Welsh name that means “east” in Latin. Awstin is the son of Collen, who was said to be the king of the Fianna, or tribe of warriors. He is also one of the sons of Pryderi ap Gwenddydd. The name is primarily used among Welsh descendants, although there are some instances in which it has been used by other people, including Owain Glyndŵr, as well as others.

16.Bevan

The name Bevan is a classic Welsh masculine name, and it means “prince of life,” which makes this twinkly-eyed kid rather qualified for the title thanks to his natural charm.

17.Beynon

Beynon is a rare Welsh boy’s name meaning “son of Bevan.” The name Beynon is not that different from the common pronunciation of Benjamin.

18.Bleddyn

Bleddyn is a great Welsh name for parents who want their son to be a warrior but don’t want him to look like a Viking.

19.Bobi

Bobi is a Welsh diminutive of Robert that was popular in the 1880s. The name “Bobi” is derived from the Latin word “Roberto,” which means “bright renown,” which is maybe what this kid will have if he is given such a name.

20.Bryce

Bryce is a very rare Welsh boy’s name, which means “son of Gruffydd.” This is another great name for parents who want to go beyond the mainstream. 

21.Brychan

Brychan is a rare Welsh name for boys, which means “son of Brychan.” Brychan is a legendary hero from Wales during the 6th century who led a rebellion against the invading Saxons before the establishment of the unified kingdom. 

22.Bryn

Bryn is a Welsh name that means “bald.” This is a beautiful name for any young man, and it is an ideal choice for a little boy who wants to stand out from the crowd.

23.Cadfael

Cadfael is a rare Welsh name for boys, which means “son of Cadfan.” As the name suggests, Cadfael was one of the leaders of the legendary resistance to the White Witch in Welsh folklore.

24.Cadoc

Cadoc is a very rare Welsh boy’s name that means “son of Cadog.” The name Cadoc is viewed as a variant of the name “Cadogan,” which is quite an uncommon Welsh surname. Caduceus was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint.

25.Baglan

Baglan is a traditional Welsh surname, which means “large enclosure by the field.” However, for a baby, this could be quite a mouthful. Pronounced as “BAL-an,” with its origins in Wales, Baglan is a popular place name in both South Wales and North Wales. It also has beautiful meanings in other languages like Irish, meaning “little river.

26.Barri

Barri is a traditional Welsh name that means “farm.” It is a name for a boy or girl with many variations, like Barrington, who has the Old English name “Bernard” and is a common member of the family, or Barra, meaning “water.” Barri is also considered to be one of the most distinctive Welsh names on the list of top boys’ names.

27.Bedo

Bedo is a Welsh name meaning “my land” or “home.” It is a traditional Welsh name for both men and women. More of a nom de plume for these modern-day Welsh names, Bedo can also be spelled Bedoin, Bedwyn, and Bethan.

28.Bedwyr

Bedwyr is a Welsh name meaning “king of battles.” These names originated from the mythological Bedwyr, who was a legendary warrior king. Bedwyr has been an important figure in Welsh literature, poetry, and legend, and his name has been closely associated with Ceredigion and Wales in general.

29.Berwyn

Berwyn is a Welsh name meaning “white hill.” There is no exact translation for Berwyn, but it could mean “white mountain.”

30.Bethan

Bethan is a traditional Welsh name that means “little house.” It was formed from the Welsh word “bec,” which refers to both a small building and a home in general. Bethan’s origins are from Pembrokeshire, and it can be either a male or female name.

31.Cai

Cai is a Welsh name meaning “white” and can be used as both a male or female name. It also means “sea” and is also a variation of the name Kyan, which means “sea.” Cai could have additional meaning to “lake,” because it means “sea” in Welsh.

32.Cain

Cai is a Welsh name meaning “white.” Its origins are ancient and Celtic, coming from the Welsh and Irish word “ceinion,” which translates to English as “(white) head.” Cain is a variation on the name Canute and was traditionally more popular among Welsh people.

33.Caio

Cai is a Welsh name meaning “white.” Its origins are ancient and Celtic, coming from the Welsh and Irish word “ceinion,” which translates to English as “(white) head.” Cain is a variation on the name Canute and was traditionally more popular among Welsh people.

34.Cassian

While Cassian is a male name, it has soft feminine qualities. This Welsh name has been extremely popular in the United Kingdom over the past twenty years and is viewed as a top choice for parents.

35.Cedric

Cedric is a Welsh male name that originates in England. The name is a variation of “Cadwaladr”, which means “battle leader.” Some variations include Cedrik and Cedrick.

36.Cybi

Cybi (pronounced “Key-bee””) is a Welsh female name that is popular in the United States and Wales. It means “wild,” which may refer to Cybi, the daughter of King Arthur. It may also be a variant of Gwenllian, which means “white-flower” and can refer to the white flowers that occur on wild gorse bushes.

37.Dafydd

Dafydd is a Welsh male name that means “great-minded.” It is a traditional Welsh name, which is a top choice among parents across Wales and the United Kingdom. One of the variations of this surname is Daigion, which means “big woods.”

38.Dilwyn

Dilwyn is a male name that originates in Wales. It means “white-wooly”, which may be a reference to the sheep that produce the wool for Welsh national costume.

39.Elis

Elis is a Welsh name that means “the light.” County of Wales is named after this biblical name, which is an Anglicized version of the Greek word for “light.” 

40.Emyr

Emyr is a Welsh name that means “dark.” It may also be a variation of “Emyr” or “Emyr Mawr,” which could refer to the legendary Welsh king of Myrddin and the father of King Arthur. 

41.Eurion

The Welsh name Eurion is a variation of “Owain”. This name means “born of yew”, which references the yew tree that was used in pagan rituals and was a symbol of Myrddin.

42.Floyd

Floyd is a Welsh name that means “stream bank.” It is named after the River Afan, which was generally located on the outskirts of settlements. This traditional Welsh name has been quite popular in Wales over the past few years and is often used as a middle name.

43.Folant

Folant is a Welsh name that means “far-flowing.” This name may be derived from the River Glydau, which was a tributary that flowed through the county of Glamorgan.

44.Gareth

Gareth is a Welsh male name meaning “warrior-ruler” or “violent.” Gareth of Monmouth is one of the legendary Welsh kings to inspire the fictional King Arthur character. 

45.Gethin

Gethin is a Welsh name that means “wondrous” or “marvelous.” It derives from the Welsh word for “gate,” which may refer to Saint Gethin, who was the patron saint of gatehouses.

46.Glyn

Glyn is a Welsh name that means “valley.” It is derived from the word “gleini”, which translates to “marsh” in English. 

47.Gruffudd

Gruffudd is a Welsh name that means “fame-giver.” It is one of the most popular Welsh names, though it is rare in other countries. 

48.Gwilym

Gwilym is a Welsh male name that means “my beautiful pledge.” The name originates from the Welsh word for “pledge”, which is similar to the English word for “surname.” The name was extremely popular during the Middle Ages, but it has been used in other countries as a feminine name.

49.Harri

Harri has been used as a traditional Welsh name for both males and females. The name is a variation of the name “Harris,” which was an Anglicized version of “Harold”. This popular Welsh masculine name means “king.”

50.Heini

Heini is a diminutive Welsh name that means “handsome.” It has been used in several cultures, including French, German, and Swiss.

51.Hywel

Hywel is a Welsh name origin and means “heaven” or “sky.” The surname Hywel (in Welsh, pronounced to rhyme with “shelve”) was used for males and females.

52.Iago

Iago is a traditional Welsh name that can be seen as both masculine and feminine, with more Iagos-born boys than girls. The name originates from the Welsh form of the Latin name Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “he who supplants.” 

53.Ieuan

Ieuan is a boy’s name that is modernized in spelling. It means “John,” coming from the Welsh version of John: Ieuan, which was popular in Wales during the 18th century. 

54.Iorweth

Iorweth, a traditional Welsh boy’s name that means “lord” or “ruler”, can be used in both the U.K. and the U.S. It is also the name of a 5th-century Welsh saint and king who helped spread Christianity throughout Wales. 

55.Iwan

Iwan also spelled Ieuan or Evan, is a traditional Welsh boy’s name that means “John,” which comes from the Welsh version of John: Ieuan, which was popular in Wales during the 18th century.

56.Jac

Jac is one of the rarest names in Britain and Ireland, mainly due to being the name of Prince William. Other Welsh variations include “Jack” and “Jacob.” 

57.Jareth

Jareth is a traditional Welsh boy’s name that means “small hawk.” Although it has been popular in the past, Jareth has recently fallen out of favor, with only around 20 babies given the name in 2016.

58.Jeston

Jeston is a traditional Welsh boy’s name that means “grizzly bear.” Other variations of the name include “Jethan,” “Jethanwy” or “Jethou.” This name originates from the Welsh word gwaith, meaning “tawny.

59.Kai

Kai is a traditional Welsh boy’s name that means “sea.” Others include “Kai,” “Kaiso” or “Kaisi,” with the meaning of sea also attributed to Kaisio or Kai.

60.Kendryck

Kendryck is a traditional Welsh boy’s name that means “lion.” The name has a variety of different spellings, including Kendrial, Kendrick, Kendric, and Kendrick.

61.Kenn

A traditional Welsh name that is favored for a first-born child, Kenn is pronounced KENN. It’s a Welsh form of the Irish name “Owen,” 

62.Kynan

A very unusual Welsh name, Kynan is pronounced KIN-igan. This traditionally Welsh name honors the famous Druid, Kynan Hen.

63.Llacheu

Llacheu is a Welsh name that belongs to the meaning “bright.” It’s a Welsh form of the Welsh language for “brightness” and “pride,” 

64.Llew

Llew means “male” in Welsh and it’s a word that means “son.” All Welsh names begin with the letter Llew. Llew is a traditional Welsh male name, meaning “wolf,” which is surely the inspiration behind this name. 

65.Mabon

Mabon is a Welsh name said to mean “small” in Welsh. This name is a result of a medieval Welsh poem

66.Macsen

Macsen is a Welsh boy’s name that means “son of the mighty one,” and the suffix -en means “son of.” This name has been out of use for quite some time, but it would be an excellent choice for parents looking for something a bit different.

67.Maredudd

Maredudd is a Welsh boy’s name that means “lord.” Maredudd is also the Welsh spelling of the name Medard.

68.Meic

Meic is a Welsh boy’s name that means “of the tribe.” This name is known by several other spellings, including Meic and Meichan, which means “great.”

69.Miles

Miles is a Welsh boy’s name that has been used since the 7th century to mean “soldier.” Miles was initially a personal name, but today it is more common as a first or last name. 

70.Meilyr

Meilyr is a Welsh boy’s name that means “sea,” and it’s been used in the Welsh language since the 5th century.

This name is a variation of Miles, the Welsh name for a soldier.

71.Merfyn

Merfyn is a Welsh boy’s name that means “peaceful.” It has also been used as a personal name in Wales.

72.Morgan

Morgan is a Welsh name that means “thunder,” and it’s been used in the Welsh language since the 5th century.

73.Morgen

Morgen is a Welsh boy’s name that means “morning.” Morgen is also the Welsh version of Maria.  Morgan was also used as a given name in Wales and is derived from the Irish Gaelic form of Mary.

74.Niclas

Niclas is a Welsh boy’s name that means “battle/war,” and it’s been used since the 7th century.

This name comes from the Latin Niklaus, which meant “victory.” It was one of the more common names for boys before the Normans invaded and replaced it with Einion.

75.Nudd

Nudd is a Welsh boy’s name that means “battle.”

Nudd has been used since the 7th century, and it was originally a byname, taken from a legendary figure who was supposedly the son of a Welsh king.

76.Noa

Noa is a Welsh boy’s name that means “gift.”

This name comes from the Latin nummus, which means “gift.”

77.Nwokedi

Nwokedi is a Welsh boy’s name that means “sweet” or “peace.”

This name comes from the Latin not, which means “it harms.” Noe was also an Old French personal name.

78.Olifer

Olifer is a Welsh name meaning “of the old oak.” This name is also derived from a medieval Welsh poem. 

79.Osian

Osian is a Welsh name meaning “little Jesus.” This name is also derived from a medieval Welsh poem.

80.Owain

Owain is a name derived from a medieval Welsh poem. This name means “youthful” or “youth.” 

81.Phylip

Philip is a name that was first used in Hebrew. It means “lover of horses.” This name can also be spelled Phelyp.

82.Pyderi

Pyderi is a Welsh name meaning “different day.” This name was first created by the poet Taliesin. 

83.Rhain

Rhain is a name that means “ardor” or “zeal.” Rhain is also the name of a Celtic god who was worshipped in Wales. 

84.Rhion

Rhion is a Welsh name that means “dream” or “vision.” This name can also be spelled Rhun. 

85.Rhun

Rhun is a name that means “anger” or “wrath.” This name was first created by the poet Taliesin. 

86.Rhys

Rhys is a name that is first found in Cornwall. This name means “ardor” or “zeal.” This name can also be spelled, Reece. 

87.Sawel

Sawel means “strength,” an element that’s present in many other Welsh names. It’s a very common Welsh name meaning “strong.”

88.Seimon

Seimon can be translated as “strength” in Welsh. It’s a fairly common Welsh name meaning “strong.”

89.Selwyn

Selwyn is a Welsh name meaning “white.” It is a variation of the English name Sebastian and has become very common in Wales in recent years. 

90.Tecwyn

Tecwyn means “God is my strength” in Welsh and is a very common Welsh name. It can also be spelled Tegan.

91.Tegau

Tegau is a Welsh name meaning “beautiful” and pronounced just like “Tay.” It’s a very common Welsh name meaning “fair” and comes from the Welsh word “tay,” which means “fair.”

92.Teilo

Teilo is a Welsh name meaning “the Lord is my God.” It’s a very common Welsh name and is often found in short form as Teilo. This name can be pronounced just like “TAY-lo.”

93.Tewdwr

Tewdwr is a Welsh name that is said to mean “conqueror” in Welsh. This name is believed to be the basis for Tewdwr, which is a character played by Welsh actor Rhys Ifans in the 2011 film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part One.”

94.Trefor

Trefor is a Welsh name that means “of the crevice” in English, which is the inspiration for this name. Although the meaning of this name has some controversy, it’s believed to be of Welsh descent.

95.Trenton

Trenton is believed to have Welsh roots, and it’s said to mean “overflowing.”

96.Trystan

Trystn, a Welsh name, is believed to mean “court” and “advice.” Families with Welsh roots may consider naming their son Trystan.

97.Twm

Twm is a Welsh name. It means “twin” in Welsh, and it’s said to be the inspiration for the name Twink from the film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”

98.Urian

Urian is a Welsh name that means “high” in Welsh. This is a great name for your son’s future professions or as part of his first name.

99.Vaughan

Vaughan is of Welsh origin, and it means “small” in Welsh. Vaughan is a great name for little guys, or it can be a surname for families of Welsh descent.

100.Wil

Wil is a Welsh name that means “desire” or “wish.” It’s a medieval Welsh name, but it’s not surprising that this popular name has made its way into the modern-day.