What origin is the name Dewi?

Dewi comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dewi a popular name?

Dewi is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Dewi does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Dewi?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Dewi — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Dewi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dewi

Dewi

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Dewi is an irish boy's name meaning "The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales".

The meaning of Dewi is "The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales" — a boy name of irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dewi

Very rare in US records

What does Dewi mean?

Dewi is a boy name of irish origin meaning "The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales".

Is Dewi a rare name?

Yes. Dewi does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Dewi

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Dewi

Dewi means "The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales" — these names share that spirit.