At a Glance
- Meaning
- Leader or ruler (possibly 'lion-like')
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- loo-EL-in
Llewelyn is a Welsh boy's name meaning “leader or ruler (possibly 'lion-like')”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Llewelyn
Meaning: Leader or ruler (possibly 'lion-like').
Origin: Welsh.
How to Pronounce Llewelyn
loo-EL-inIPA /luˈɛlɪn/
Popularity of Llewelyn
Lists That Include Llewelyn
- 200+ Rare Baby Names for Boys You’ll Absolutely Love 2026
- 175+ Welsh Baby Boy Names With Ancient Bardic Roots
Similar Names
Malachy · Leonard · Mortimer · Julius · Humphrey · Idris
