Rival or waterfall
Emlyn is a Welsh name with two distinct paths. It is often used as a Welsh form of the Latin Aemilius, meaning 'rival,' but it is also a place name associated with the Newcastle Emlyn region in Wales, derived from 'am' (around) and 'lyn' (lake or waterfall).
About 10 girls were named Emlyn in 2025.
Welsh dramatist and actor
English footballer and captain of the national team
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
