What origin is the name Llyr?

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

Is Llyr a popular name?

Llyr 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. Llyr 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 Llyr?

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

Llyr

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Llyr

Llyr

Boy

irish

1 syllable

Llyr is an irish boy's name meaning "A masculine name from Irish and Welsh mythology meaning 'from the sea.' He is known as a mythical king of the ocean.".

With irish roots, Llyr is a boy name that means "A masculine name from Irish and Welsh mythology meaning 'from the sea.' He is known as a mythical king of the ocean.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A masculine name from Irish and Welsh mythology meaning 'from the sea.' He is known as a mythical king of the ocean.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Llyr

Very rare in US records

What does Llyr mean?

Llyr is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A masculine name from Irish and Welsh mythology meaning 'from the sea.' He is known as a mythical king of the ocean.".