Male Welsh Baby Names, Page 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd | Gray | Male | Celtic |
| Gareth | Son Of Lot | Male | Arthurian |
| Garreth | Gentle. Modest And Brave Sir Gareth Was A Legendary Knight Of King Arthur's R... | Male | Arthurian |
| Garth | Garden. | Male | English |
| Gavin | White Hawk | Male | Scottish |
| Gavyn | White Hawk. From The Medieval Name Gawain. See Also Gwayne. | Male | Scottish |
| Gawain | Eldest Son Of Lot | Male | Arthurian |
| Gaynor | Son Of The Blond Man | Male | Gaelic |
| Geraint | Name Of A King | Male | Anglo |
| Glenn | From The Valley | Male | Celtic |
| Glyn | From The Valley | Male | Celtic |
| Glynn | From The Valley. | Male | Gaelic |
| Gorsedd | Myth Name (From Arberth) | Male | Celtic |
| Govannon | God Of The Forge | Male | Anglo |
| Griffin | Surname. | Male | Irish |
| Griffith | A Murderer | Male | Arthurian |
| Gwalchmai | Myth Name, Arthurian Legend (Gawain) | Male | Celtic |
| Gwen | Mythical Son Of Gwastad | Male | Celtic |
| Gwern | Mythical Son Of Matholwch | Male | Celtic |
| Gwernach | Myth Name | Male | Celtic |
| Gwri | Of The Golden Hair | Male | Celtic |
| Halwn | Meaning Unknown | Male | Celtic |
| Hefeydd | Mythical Father Of Rhiannon | Male | Celtic |
| Heilyn | Mythical Son Of Gwyn | Male | Celtic |
| Henwas | Mythical Brother Of Henbeddestr | Male | Celtic |
| Howell | Eminent; Remarkable.Variant, Howel, Exists. HU, HUW | Male | Welsh |
| Hu | Myth Name (A Nature God) | Male | Egyptian |
| Huarwar | Mythical Son Of Halwn | Male | Celtic |
| Hueil | Mythical Son Of Caw | Male | Celtic |
| Iago | Supplanter | Male | Spanish |
| Idris | A Prophet's Name; Meaning Unknown | Male | Arabic |
| Ifor | Of Uncertain Origin, Possibly Meaning "Lord."Often Associated With Norse/Scan... | Male | Welsh |
| Ioan | Gift From God | Male | Romanian |
| Iorwerth | Handsome Lord; Son Of Maredudd In Legend. | Male | Welsh |
| Irving | Sea Friend | Male | English |
| Ivor | Norse Or Scandinavian Name Meaning "Bowman."Sometimes Associated With Welsh I... | Male | English |
| Keith | From The Battlefield | Male | Irish |
| Kendrick | Son Of Harry | Male | Gaelic |
| Kian | Archaic | Male | Irish |
| Lin | From The Linden Tree Dell. | Male | English |
| Llacheu | Arthur's Son | Male | Arthurian |
| Llew | Meaning Unknown | Male | Arthurian |
| Llewelyn | Ruler | Male | Celtic |
| Lloyd | Gray | Male | Celtic |
| Luc | Light: Illumination. Form Of Luke. | Male | French |
| Lynn | Dwells By The Torrent | Male | Anglo |
| Mabon | A Knight | Male | Arthurian |
| Macsen | Variant Of Maximus. Meaning | Male | Welsh |
| Maddock | Beneficent | Male | Celtic |
| Maddox | Beneficient | Male | Celtic |
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