Colwyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colwyn Name at a Glance

Name	Colwyn
Meaning	Name of a river in Wales.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Colwyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colwyn means “Name of a river in Wales”. 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.

Colwyn Name Origin

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

Is Colwyn a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Colwyn

When considering Colwyn 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.