100 Welsh Boy Names

Aeron is a Welsh male name meaning “lightning.” It honors the last and most trusted knight of the legendary King Arthur.

Adain, a Welsh male name, means “emerald.” This pays tribute to the golden glint the mythical King Arthur’s sword Gwyddne Gadarn supposedly holds. It is a short form of Adair.

Aberthol, a Welsh male name, comes from the River Aeron. It means “mouth of the Aeron.” People use this word to describe a place of great importance.

Afan offers spelling choices for this Welsh name. You can write it Afan, Evan, or Evanth. Choose the spelling that sounds best to you for your son, but Afan keeps things simple.

Aidan is a Welsh name meaning “aid” and “little aid.” It also means “gift of God.” This name will be a popular choice for a future grandchild if you are pregnant, though the meaning differs from another Aidan.

Alan is a popular Welsh name. It sounds both traditional and fresh. Parents choose it to honor heritage without picking an overused name. Alan means “bright and clear,” derived from Welsh words meaning sun, bright, and light.

Aled means “fruitful” in Welsh. Aled works well for a child. It offers many spellings while remaining straightforward.

Alwyn is a Welsh name meaning “white and smooth” or “white-haired.” This name shares the same meaning as Alan, which uses this letter. The name also signifies “a type of European wild plant.”

Amlawdd implies “I shall be rescued” or “I will be delivered.” The name combines the Welsh words “am,” meaning “I,” and “llawdd,” meaning “salvation.” It is a good name for giving a child a traditional Welsh name with biblical meaning.

Andreas is a charming Welsh name meaning “man of victory.” This Welsh name lets a man honor his heritage while having a unique name.

Aneirin is a male Welsh name. He wrote “Y Gododdin,” an Old Welsh poem from the 6th century. King Arthur was the main subject of “Y Gododdin.”

Arawn is a Welsh name meaning “king of the dead.” This points to Arawn, a legendary king who ruled Wales and the Otherworld. Arawn was thought to be the son of Diancecht, the Irish god of medicine and magic.

Arthur means “bear” in Welsh. An old Germanic name, Arthur changed to Welsh meaning “bear” or “the son of a bear.” Owain Gwynedd used this name for his son Owen in the late 12th century.

Arwel is a Welsh name. It means “white head” in Latin. This name might point to Arwel, a child of Mabon ap Modron, a legendary king in Arthurian lore. The name appeared most often in 13th-century Wales. It served as a gender-neutral baby name.

Awstin means “east” in Latin. Awstin is Collen's son, who was said to be the king of the Fianna, a tribe of warriors. He is also a son of Pryderi ap Gwenddydd. Welsh descendants mainly use this name, though Owain Glyndŵr and others have used it too.

Bevan is a classic Welsh masculine name. It means “prince of life.” This gives this twinkly-eyed kid the title due to his natural charm.

Beynon is a rare Welsh boy’s name meaning “son of Bevan.” Beynon sounds very similar to the common pronunciation of Benjamin.

Bleddyn is a great Welsh name for parents who want a warrior son but avoid a Viking look.

Bobi is a Welsh nickname for Robert, popular in the 1880s. The name “Bobi” comes from the Latin word “Roberto,” meaning “bright renown,” which might be what this kid gets.

Bryce is a very rare Welsh boy’s name, meaning “son of Gruffydd.” This is a great name for parents seeking to go beyond the mainstream.

Brychan is a rare Welsh name for boys. It means “son of Brychan.” Brychan was a legendary Welsh hero in the 6th century. He led a rebellion against the Saxons before the unified kingdom formed.

Bryn is a Welsh name meaning “bald.” This is a beautiful name for any young man. It is an ideal choice for a boy wanting to stand out.

Cadfael is a rare Welsh name for boys, meaning “son of Cadfan.” Cadfael was one of the leaders of the legendary resistance against the White Witch in Welsh folklore.

Cadoc is a very rare Welsh boy’s name meaning “son of Cadog.” Cadoc seems like a variant of the uncommon Welsh surname “Cadogan.” Caduceus was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint.

Baglan is a Welsh surname meaning “large enclosure by the field.” For a baby, this name sounds long. It sounds like “BAL-an.” Baglan is also a common place name in South Wales and North Wales. Other languages, like Irish, give it a meaning of “little river.”

Barri is a Welsh name meaning “farm.” This name suits boys or girls. Barrington, who has the Old English name “Bernard,” is a common family member. Barra means “water.” Barri ranks among the most distinct Welsh names for boys.

Bedo is a Welsh name meaning “my land” or “home.” Men and women use this traditional Welsh name. Bedo serves as a pseudonym for modern Welsh names. People also spell it Bedoin, Bedwyn, and Bethan.

Bedwyr means “king of battles.” These names come from the mythological Bedwyr, a legendary warrior king. Bedwyr became an important figure in Welsh literature, poetry, and legend. His name connects to Ceredigion and Wales.

Berwyn is a Welsh name meaning “white hill.” There is no exact translation for Berwyn, but it might mean “white mountain.”

Bethan is a traditional Welsh name meaning “little house.” It comes from the Welsh word “bec,” which covers both a small building and a home. Bethan has roots in Pembrokeshire. It works for both boys and girls.

Cai is a Welsh name meaning “white.” You can use Cai for boys or girls. It also means “sea.” Cai is a variation of Kyan, which means “sea.” In Welsh, it can mean “lake” because it means “sea.”

Cai means “white.” Its ancient, Celtic origins come from the Welsh and Irish word “ceinion,” which translates to English as “(white) head.” Cain is a variation of Canute and was more popular among Welsh people.

Cai means “white.” Its ancient, Celtic origins come from the Welsh and Irish word “ceinion,” which translates to English as “(white) head.” Cain is a variation of Canute and was more popular among Welsh people.

Cassian is a male name but has soft feminine qualities. This Welsh name gained popularity in the United Kingdom over the last twenty years. Parents view it as a top choice.

Cedric is a Welsh male name that started in England. The name comes from “Cadwaladr,” which means “battle leader.” Other versions include Cedrik and Cedrick.

Cybi, pronounced “Key-bee,” is a Welsh female name popular in the United States and Wales. It means “wild,” possibly referring to Cybi, daughter of King Arthur. It also might be a variant of Gwenllian, meaning “white-flower,” referencing white flowers on wild gorse bushes.

Dafydd is a Welsh male name meaning “great-minded.” It is a traditional Welsh name. Parents across Wales and the United Kingdom favor it. Daigion, a surname variation, means “big woods.”

Dilwyn is a male name from Wales. It means “white-wooly,” possibly referring to the sheep that supply wool for Welsh national costume.

Elis is a Welsh name meaning “the light.” County of Wales takes its name from this biblical name, an Anglicized Greek word for “light.”

Emyr is a Welsh name meaning “dark.” It might be a variation of “Emyr” or “Emyr Mawr,” referring to the legendary Welsh king of Myrddin and King Arthur's father.

The Welsh name Eurion is a variation of “Owain.” This name means “born of yew,” referencing the yew tree used in pagan rituals and a symbol for Myrddin.

Floyd is a Welsh name meaning “stream bank.” It comes from the River Afan, which typically sat near settlement edges. This traditional Welsh name has gained popularity in Wales recently; people often use it as a middle name.

Folant is a Welsh name meaning “far-flowing.” This name may come from the River Glydau, a tributary flowing through Glamorgan county.

Gareth is a Welsh male name meaning “warrior-ruler” or “violent.” Gareth of Monmouth is a legendary Welsh king who inspired the fictional King Arthur.

Gethin is a Welsh name meaning “wondrous” or “marvelous.” It comes from the Welsh word for “gate,” possibly referencing Saint Gethin, the patron saint of gatehouses.

Glyn is a Welsh name meaning “valley.” It comes from the word “gleini,” which translates to “marsh” in English.

Gruffudd is a Welsh name meaning “fame-giver.” It is one of the most popular Welsh names, though it is rare elsewhere.

Gwilym is a Welsh male name meaning “my beautiful pledge.” The name comes from the Welsh word for “pledge,” similar to an English surname. It was popular in the Middle Ages; other countries use it as a feminine name.

Harri is a traditional Welsh name for both men and women. It is a variation of “Harris,” an Anglicized version of “Harold.” This popular Welsh male name means “king.”

Heini is a short Welsh name meaning “handsome.” Several cultures, including French, German, and Swiss, use it.