Male Welsh Baby Names
Welsh baby names rise from the green valleys and castle ruins of Wales, carrying consonant-rich Celtic sounds, ancient mythology, and the lyrical breath of dragons and bards. If your family has Welsh roots or you adore names that feel poetic and a little mysterious, these Welsh baby names stitch you into a Celtic tradition that predates Arthur himself.
Consider Rhys, a Welsh classic meaning enthusiasm or ardor, pronounced reese and climbing U.S. charts for boys. Bronwen is Welsh for white breast, a graceful girls name rooted in the Mabinogion legends. Dylan means son of the sea and honors poet Dylan Thomas alongside generations of Welsh boys. Cerys, meaning love, has soft Welsh charm and has become a top 100 girls pick in Wales. Owen is Welsh for young warrior or noble, a steady U.S. top 100 boys favorite for decades.
When you are weighing Welsh baby names, always check pronunciation since Welsh spellings can surprise English readers, and practice the musical lilt. If Celtic heritage inspires you, you may also enjoy our Celtic baby names collection for broader traditions, our Irish baby names for cousin Gaelic picks, or our Scottish baby names for highland flair. The right Welsh name should feel like harp strings drifting across Snowdonia at dusk.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan | Fair: Handsome. See Also Allen. | Male | Celtic |
| Alis | Brother Of Cliges | Male | Arthurian |
| Alwin | Wise Friend. | Male | English |
| Alwyn | Wise Friend. | Male | English |
| Andreas | German Form Of Andrew (Manly) | Male | German |
| Arawn | Myth Name (King Of The Underworld) | Male | Celtic |
| Aron | High Mountain | Male | Hebrew |
| Arthur | Noble: Courageous. Legendary Sixth Century King Arthur Of Britain And His Rou... | Male | Arthurian |
| Arwyn | The People's Friend. | Male | English |
| Bedwyr | Arthurian Legend Name | Male | Celtic |
| Bendigeidfran | Name Of A King | Male | Celtic |
| Bevan | Young Soldier | Male | Celtic |
| Bevyn | Young Soldier | Male | Celtic |
| Brad | From The Broad Valley | Male | English |
| Bran | Raven | Male | Celtic |
| Brian | Strong | Male | Celtic |
| Broderick | Surname. | Male | Irish |
| Bron | Brown Or Dark | Male | Anglo |
| Brychan | Male | Welsh | |
| Cadell | Warring | Male | Celtic |
| Cadman | Warrior | Male | Anglo |
| Cain | Possessed | Male | Hebrew |
| Caradawc | Son Of Bran | Male | Arthurian |
| Caradoc | Son Of Bran | Male | Arthurian |
| Cassian | Curly-Headed. | Male | Irish |
| Cassidy | Clever | Male | Gaelic |
| Celyddon | Mythical Father Of Culhwch | Male | Celtic |
| Colwyn | A River In Wales. | Male | Welsh |
| Culhwch | Arthur's Nephew | Male | Arthurian |
| Dafydd | Variant Of David. Beloved Of God. | Male | English |
| Darren | Great. See Also Darin. | Male | English |
| Derwyn | Friend Of The Deer | Male | English |
| Deverell | Surnames Derived From Place Name Deverel. | Male | English |
| Dewey | Place-Name And Surname: Welsh Form Of David. | Male | English |
| Dilan | Like A Lion. | Male | French |
| Dillon | Like A Lion. | Male | French |
| Drem | Mythical Son Of Dremidydd | Male | Celtic |
| Drystan | An Advisor To Arthur | Male | Arthurian |
| Dyfed | From Dyfed | Male | Celtic |
| Dylan | Man From The Sea | Male | Welsh |
| Edwyn | Happy Friend | Male | German |
| Einion | Anvil | Male | Celtic |
| Elan | Friendly | Male | Native American |
| Ellis | Variant Of Elias From Elijah My God Is Jehovah. | Male | English |
| Elwyn | Elf-Wise Friend. Variant Of Alvin. | Male | English |
| Emrys | Celtic Form Of Ambrose (Immortal) | Male | Celtic |
| Emyr | Meaning Unknown | Male | Arthurian |
| Erin | Peace | Male | Gaelic |
| Evan | Young Fighter | Male | Celtic |
| Fane | Joyful | Male | English |
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