Llewellyn vs Rees

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Llewellyn

Boy #6,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion-like"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British Celtic

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Boy #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English British

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Llewellyn Rank #6,540

Rees Rank #6,353

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Is Llewellyn or Rees more popular?

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Llewellyn and Rees mean?

Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin). Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Llewellyn and Rees boy or girl names?

Llewellyn is primarily a boy name. Rees is primarily a boy name.