Unique Modern Welsh Baby Boy Names with Their Beautiful Meanings
Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is an important decision, and finding one that is both unique and modern can be a challenge. In Welsh, names often carry deep meanings, reflecting beauty, strength, and cultural values. If you are searching for a name that stands out, yet holds a beautiful meaning, this list of modern Welsh baby boy names is for you.
Names like Ab ( Son of Owen.) and Badan (Boar.) are gaining popularity for their contemporary sound while holding onto traditional values. For parents seeking names that symbolize strength and leadership, options like Cadarn (Strong.) and Dafydd (A Welsh form of the Hebrew name David, meaning beloved or friend.) can be perfect choices.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Earwin (White river.), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Explore our full collection of modern Welsh baby boy names and discover the perfect match that reflects your child’s identity and brings positive meaning to their life.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Ab | Son of Owen. | Boy | 6 | |
| Aberthol | Sacrifice. | Boy | 9 | |
| Adda | Welsh form of Adam 'of the red earth'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Addolgar | Devout. | Boy | 8 | |
| Badan | Boar. | Boy | 4 | |
| Badden | Boar. | Boy | 3 | |
| Baeddan | Boar. | Boy | 4 | |
| Banys | Son of Harry. | Boy | 7 | |
| Cadarn | Strong. | Boy | 5 | |
| Cadawg | Battle sharp. | Boy | 3 | |
| Caddell | Variant of Cadell: Small battle, spirit of the battle. | Boy | 5 | |
| Caddoc | Battle sharp. | Boy | 3 | |
| Dafydd | A Welsh form of the Hebrew name David, meaning beloved or friend. | Boy | 8 | |
| Dai | Shines. A Welsh diminutive of David, meaning beloved or friend.. | Boy | 5 | |
| Dal | Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales. | Boy | 8 | |
| Dalldav | Legendary son of Cunyn Cov. | Boy | 2 | |
| Earwin | White river. | Boy | 7 | |
| Earwine | White river. | Boy | 3 | |
| Edern | Legendary son of Nudd. | Boy | 1 | |
| Edmyg | Honor. | Boy | 9 | |
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| Fane | Good-natured. | Boy | 8 | |
| Fercos | Legendary son of Poch. | Boy | 3 | |
| Fferyll | Welsh form of Virgil 'bears the staff'. | Boy | 3 | |
| Ffionn | Foxglove Flower | Boy | 1 | |
| Gaenor | A variant of the Gaelic Gaynor, meaning 'son of the blond man'. | Boy | 6 | |
| Garanhon | Legendary son of GIythvyr. | Boy | 6 | |
| Garanwyn | White shank. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gareth | Gentle. Modest and brave Sir Gareth was a legendary knight of King Arthur's Round Table. | Boy | 5 | |
| Hayden | Variant of Haydn: Fire. Derived from the Celtic name Aidan. | Boy | 3 | |
| Haydn | Fire. Derived from the Celtic name Aidan. | Boy | 7 | |
| Haydon | Variant of Haydn: Fire. Derived from the Celtic name Aidan. | Boy | 4 | |
| Heilyn | Legendary son of Gwynn. | Boy | 1 | |
| Iago | Supplanter. Can be either a variant of James or Jacob. Associated with the wicked Iago in Shakespeare's Othello'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Iddawg | Legendary son of Mynyo. | Boy | 3 | |
| Iddig | Legendary son of Anarawd. | Boy | 6 | |
| Idris | Fiery lord. | Boy | 5 | |
| Jesstin | Variant of Justin 'Just, upright, righteous.'. | Boy | 6 | |
| Jestin | Variant of Justin 'Just, upright, righteous.'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Jeston | Variant of Justin 'Just, upright, righteous.'. | Boy | 2 | |
| Kai | Keeper of the keys. Form of Kay. | Boy | 3 | |
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| Kane | Beautiful. Popular as a first name in Australia. | Boy | 4 | |
| Kay | Fiery. | Boy | 1 | |
| Kei | Legendary son of Kynyr. | Boy | 7 | |
| Lau | Welsh form of Zeus 'life'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Leoline | Variant of Llewellyn: Leader. Lionlike. | Boy | 9 | |
| Lewellyn | Lionlike. Leader. | Boy | 9 | |
| Llacheu | Legendary son of Aahur. | Boy | 8 | |
| Mabon | Legendary son of Modron. | Boy | 9 | |
| Mabsant | Legendary son of Caw. | Boy | 7 | |
| Madawc | Beneficent. | Boy | 9 | |
| Madawg | Legendary son of Teithyon. | Boy | 4 | |
| Naw | Legendary son of Seithved. | Boy | 2 | |
| Neb | Legendary son of Caw. | Boy | 3 | |
| Nerth | Legendary son of Cadam. | Boy | 2 | |
| Nerthach | Legendary son of Gwawrddur. | Boy | 5 | |
| Odgar | Legendary son of Aedd. | Boy | 9 | |
| Ofydd | Welsh form of Ovid 'a Roman poet'. | Boy | 9 | |
| Ol | Legendary son of Olwydd. | Boy | 9 | |
| Olwydd | Tracker. | Boy | 2 | |
| Padrig | Welsh form of Patrick 'noble'. | Boy | 1 | |
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| Pany | Son of Harry. | Boy | 2 | |
| Parry | Son of Harry. | Boy | 6 | |
| Pedr | Welsh form of Peter 'rock'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Reece | Ardent, fiery. | Boy | 9 | |
| Rees | Ardent, fiery. | Boy | 2 | |
| Reese | Ardent one | Boy | 7 | |
| Ren | Ruler. | Boy | 1 | |
| Sadwm | Welsh form of Saturn 'god of the harvest'. | Boy | 6 | |
| Saer | Carpenter. | Boy | 7 | |
| Saith | Seven. | Boy | 3 | |
| Sayer | Carpenter | Boy | 5 | |
| Tad | Father. | Boy | 7 | |
| Tadd | Father. | Boy | 2 | |
| Taffy | Diminutive of David: Beloved or | Boy | 4 | |
| Taliesin | Friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales. Handsome, radiant brow. 6th | Boy | 8 | |
| Uchdryd | Legendary son of Erim. | Boy | 2 | |
| Vaddon | From Bath. | Boy | 6 | |
| Vaughan | Little. | Boy | 2 | |
| Vaughn | Variant of Vaughan: Little. | Boy | 1 | |
| Vonn | Little. | Boy | 2 | |
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| Wadu | Legendary son of Seithved. | Boy | 4 | |
| Waljan | Chosen. | Boy | 7 | |
| Winn | Handsome. | Boy | 6 | |
| Wmffre | Welsh form of Humphrey 'friend of the Huns'. | Boy | 8 | |
| Yale | Heights, upland. | Boy | 7 | |
| Yorath | Worthy lord. | Boy | 6 | |
| Ysberin | Legendary son of Fflergant. | Boy | 2 | |
| Ysgawyn | Legendary son of Panon. | Boy | 6 | |
