Classic-sounding and easy to spell, these adorable Welsh monikers are short and sweet with cute meanings to boot.
Whether you like softer, trendier “-i” endings, bold single-syllable names, or solid and strong-sounding options with ancient roots, there’s surely a Welsh baby boy name to suit you and your soon-to-be-born son. (And if you're not sure whether you're having a boy or a girl, check out some of our favorite Welsh baby girl names, too.)
Aron. A variant of the Hebrew name Aaron, Aron is the Welsh spelling; it feels both modern and sophisticated. Music fans? It was also Elvis Presley’s middle name.
Bowen. Although it sounds contemporary, due to its growing popularity in the U.S., Bowen is actually an ancient Welsh name meaning “son of Owen.” Bowen can be shortened to the very adorable Bo.
Bryn. It's often used for both boys and girls in the U.S., but Bryn is usually a boy’s name in Wales that means “hill."
Cai. Here’s a multicultural option for you: Cai (or Kai, Caio) is a simple but trendy name that’s popular not only in Wales but also in China and parts of Europe — making it a fantastic option for families with roots around the world. In some countries, it’s considered more feminine than masculine.
Deri. Strong in both sound and meaning, Deri is the plural of the Welsh word for “oak tree.” Uncommon in Wales, Deri is a cute but underrated name.
Dylan. Popular across the British Isles — especially in Wales, where it originates — Dylan means “son of the sea” — ideal for water-loving parents and would-be water babies.
Elis. Unisex in other parts of the world, Elis is a boy’s name meaning “kind” in Wales. With a soft “s” ending and the popular letter “e” start, Elis is quite trendy right now.
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Emyr. Delicate and lyrical, Emyr is the perfect name for your little “king” — one that’s relatively unheard of outside of Wales. Any little one would be lucky to get such a sweet and strong name.
Geraint. If you’re a fan of history and folklore, there are few better names than the bold and strong-sounding Geraint, a warrior-king in Arthurian legend.
Gethin. Gethin, meaning “dark and swarthy,” sounds soft and gentle thanks to that central “th.” If your baby boy is born with a dark head of hair, keep Gethin in mind!
Harri. Also popular in Finland, Harri is a cute variant of the popular and princely British name Harry — itself a nickname for Henry. Appropriately, it means “ruler.”
Huw. The Welsh version of Hugh, the classic yet modern boy’s name Huw is due a comeback. Plus, it rather beautifully means “soul” or “intellect.”
Idris. Recently recognizable thanks to actor Idris Elba, classy Idris is both a Welsh and Arabic boy’s name that’s also the name of a Welsh mountain, Cadair Idris.
Morgan. More commonly a feminine name in the U.S., the unisex Morgan remains popular for Welsh boys. Possible meanings include “ruler of the sea” and “magic.”
Osian. Lyrical and soft, gentle Osian (pronounced osh-an) derives from the Irish poet-warrior Oisín and means “little deer.”
Rhys. Sometimes anglicized to Reece or Rees — or feminized to Reese — Rhys is a sweet and classic Welsh name that remains popular to this day.
Siôn. Both a first and surname — and the Welsh equivalent to the John (English) and Seán (Irish) — Siôn means “God is gracious.” The female version is Siân; both versions can be written with or without the circumflex.
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