Leader or lion-like
A traditional Welsh name derived from the elements 'llyw', meaning leader, and 'eilun', meaning likeness. It is often associated with the word 'llew', which means lion, giving it a dual sense of leadership and strength. Historically, it was a prominent name among Welsh royalty and remains a symbol of Welsh national identity.
Less common today
Llewelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,333 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The last sovereign Prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I
Prince of Gwynedd and de facto ruler over much of Wales
The protagonist of the novel and film adaptation · No Country for Old Men
British novelist and essayist
