Arwyn vs Emrys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arwyn

Girl #3,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"very fair, noble maiden"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,680
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arwy, Wyn

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Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

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Popularity Comparison

Arwyn Rank #3,680
Emrys Rank #1,144

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #3680 for Arwyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arwyn ___

  • Arwyn Rose
  • Arwyn Lily
  • Arwyn Grace
  • Arwyn Elaine
  • Arwyn Fern
  • Arwyn Mae

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arwyn

Rhys Emrys Bronwen Seren Caius

If you choose Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arwyn or Emrys more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Arwyn at #3680 in the United States.

What do Arwyn and Emrys mean?

Arwyn means "very fair, noble maiden" (Welsh origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Arwyn and Emrys boy or girl names?

Arwyn is primarily a girl name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.

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