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Llewellyn

Pronunciation: [ l-oo-EHL-ihn ]

Boy Name #6,540 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Llewellyn is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-oo-EHL-ihn.

Parents who love the name Llewellyn often also consider Lloyd, Lloyd, Llewellyn .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#6,540
Total SSA Count
13

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Lle Lly Lleie Llewie

Also a Girl Name

Llewellyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #38617.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Llewellyn

Is Llewellyn a boy or girl name?
Llewellyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6540. As a girl name, it is ranked #38617. Llewellyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Llewellyn?
Llewellyn is pronounced l-oo-EHL-ihn.
How popular is the name Llewellyn?
Llewellyn is currently ranked #6540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Llewellyn?
Common nicknames for Llewellyn include Lle, Lly, Lleie, and Llewie.
Is Llewellyn a common or rare name?
Llewellyn is an uncommon name, ranked #6540 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Llewellyn

Llewellyn is a boy name .

Is Llewellyn a boy or girl name? Llewellyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,540 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,617. Llewellyn is more commonly used as a boy name.

Llewellyn is currently ranked #6,540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Llewellyn include Lle, Lly, Lleie, and Llewie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Llewellyn include Llewyn, Llewelyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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