Llewellyn vs Ruairi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Llewellyn

Boy #6,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion-like"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British Celtic

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Boy #6,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"red king"

Origin: Old Irish ruadh (red) + ri (king)

Irish Scottish British

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Llewellyn Rank #6,540

Ruairi Rank #6,527

Ruairi is more popular, ranked #6527 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Is Llewellyn or Ruairi more popular?

Ruairi is more popular, ranked #6527 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Llewellyn and Ruairi mean?

Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin). Ruairi means "red king" (Old Irish ruadh (red) + ri (king) origin).

Are Llewellyn and Ruairi boy or girl names?

Llewellyn is primarily a boy name. Ruairi is primarily a boy name.