Emlyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emlyn Name at a Glance

Name	Emlyn
Meaning	Excellent. Masculine equivalent of Emily, from the name Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. Also a variant of Amelia.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Emlyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emlyn means “Excellent. Masculine equivalent of Emily, from the name Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. Also a variant of Amelia”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emlyn Name Origin

Our database records Emlyn under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emlyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emlyn is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emlyn

When considering Emlyn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.