Llewyn
Meaning
"lion-like, resembling a lion"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,922
- Total SSA Count
- 43
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Lew, Wyn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lion-like, resembling a lion"
Origin: Welsh
"rescuer, redeemer"
Origin: Latin
Saviour is more popular, ranked #2741 vs #2922 for Llewyn.
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Saviour is more popular, ranked #2741 compared to Llewyn at #2922 in the United States.
Llewyn means "lion-like, resembling a lion" (Welsh origin). Saviour means "rescuer, redeemer" (Latin origin).
Llewyn is primarily a boy name. Saviour is primarily a boy name.