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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Welsh dramatist and actor
English footballer and captain of the national team
