Hywel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hywel Name at a Glance

Name	Hywel
Meaning	Eminent.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hywel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hywel means “Eminent”. 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.

Hywel Name Origin

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

Is Hywel a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hywel

When considering Hywel 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.