What origin is the name Hywel?

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

Is Hywel a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Hywel?

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

Hywel

Q: Is Hywel a rare name?

Yes. Hywel 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hywel

Hywel

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Hywel is an irish boy's name meaning "A name of Welsh origin, though sometimes associated with Irish contexts, meaning the eminent or prominent one.".

With irish roots, Hywel is a boy name that means "A name of Welsh origin, though sometimes associated with Irish contexts, meaning the eminent or prominent one.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Welsh origin, though sometimes associated with Irish contexts, meaning the eminent or prominent one.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hywel

Very rare in US records

What does Hywel mean?

Hywel is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A name of Welsh origin, though sometimes associated with Irish contexts, meaning the eminent or prominent one.".