Llewelyn
Meaning
"leader, ruler"
Origin: Welsh llyw
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,551
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Llew, Lew
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"leader, ruler"
Origin: Welsh llyw
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4551 for Llewelyn.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Llewelyn at #4551 in the United States.
Llewelyn means "leader, ruler" (Welsh llyw origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Llewelyn is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.