Llewellyn vs Shadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Llewellyn

Boy #6,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion-like"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British Celtic

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Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Llewellyn Rank #6,540

Shadow Rank #6,424

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Is Llewellyn or Shadow more popular?

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Llewellyn and Shadow mean?

Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin). Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin).

Are Llewellyn and Shadow boy or girl names?

Llewellyn is primarily a boy name. Shadow is primarily a boy name.