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    Llewelyn

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Llewelyn

    Llewelyn

    Boy
    irish
    3 syllables

    Llewelyn is an irish boy's name meaning "Ruler; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like".

    Parents who choose Llewelyn pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Ruler; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Ruler; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Llewelyn

    Very rare in US records

    What does Llewelyn mean?

    Llewelyn is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Ruler; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like".

    Is Llewelyn a rare name?

    Yes. Llewelyn 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 Llewelyn

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Llewelyn

    Llewelyn means "Ruler; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like" — these names share that spirit.

    • Michael — "Who is like God?" (hebrew)
    • Ava — "Like a bird, life" (latin)
    • Avery — "Ruler of elves, wise" (english)
    • Aubrey — "Elf ruler" (english)
    • Henry — "Ruler of the home" (german)

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