How do Welsh boys’ names change over the years? The list is out for popular Welsh boys’ names in 2017, according to Census data. Some of them might surprise you.
Here’s the list of the most popular Welsh Boy’s Names:
- OLIVER
- NOAH
- JACOB
- GEORGE
- THEO
- JACK
- CHARLIE
- LEO
- ALFIE
- HARRY
Here are the names in a bit more detail:
The most popular boy’s names at 1st was Oliver. This means “descendant of the ancestor.”
At number 2 is Noah, which has a Biblical meaning of “consolation”.
3rd on the list was Jacob, which means “seizing the heel” because Jacob held the heel of his brother Esau, who was born first.
George means farmer and is #th. The name, Theo is at 5th and means “brave people.”
Jack is at 6th. It might be seen as a form of Jacob. Charlie is 7th and is German for “free man.”
Leo means “lion” and brings up 8th. Alfie is 9th meaning “wise counsel.” And finally is Harry at number 10, which means “ruler” in German.
Most Popular Welsh Names
All of these names show that the Welsh are very cosmopolitan. They are deriving their names from many sources. But, what about traditional Welsh boy’s names?
If you want traditional Welsh names, then the most popular might be Dylan, Harri, Rhys, Tomos, Morgan or Osian . With these names, your boy can protect his Welsh heritage.
