What origin is the name Maelgwyn?

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

Is Maelgwyn a popular name?

Maelgwyn 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 Maelgwyn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Maelgwyn — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Maelgwyn

Q: Is Maelgwyn a rare name?

Yes. Maelgwyn 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 Maelgwyn

Maelgwyn

Boy

english

2 syllables

Maelgwyn is an english boy's name meaning "This name has English and Welsh roots, translating to 'Prince of the hounds.' It suggests leadership and a connection to the hunt.".

Maelgwyn is a boy name of english origin meaning "This name has English and Welsh roots, translating to 'Prince of the hounds.' It suggests leadership and a connection to the hunt.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name has English and Welsh roots, translating to 'Prince of the hounds.' It suggests leadership and a connection to the hunt.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Maelgwyn

Very rare in US records

What does Maelgwyn mean?

Maelgwyn is a boy name of english origin meaning "This name has English and Welsh roots, translating to 'Prince of the hounds.' It suggests leadership and a connection to the hunt.".