What origin is the name Maelwys?

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

Is Maelwys a popular name?

Maelwys 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 Maelwys?

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

Maelwys

Q: Is Maelwys a rare name?

Yes. Maelwys 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 Maelwys

Maelwys

Boy

english

2 syllables

Maelwys is an english boy's name meaning "An English and Welsh name known from legend as the son of Baeddan, appearing in traditional mythological accounts.".

Parents who choose Maelwys pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English and Welsh name known from legend as the son of Baeddan, appearing in traditional mythological accounts.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English and Welsh name known from legend as the son of Baeddan, appearing in traditional mythological accounts.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Maelwys

Very rare in US records

What does Maelwys mean?

Maelwys is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English and Welsh name known from legend as the son of Baeddan, appearing in traditional mythological accounts.".