Welsh people are a Celtic group whose history continues to thrive in Wales of the United Kingdom.

The Welsh language has survived over the centuries as well as common names passed on to their children. Here are a few common Welsh boys names and their meanings:

Common Welsh Boys Names

• Aled – the name of a river in the United Kingdom and a poet from the 15th century.
• Cai – means rejoice.
• Dafydd – means friend in Hebrew.
• Dylan – son of the sea.
• Elis – kind and benevolent.
• Iwan – God is gracious. This name is equivalent to the English name John.
• Gareth – meaning gentle person.
• Jac – God is gracious. This name is equivalent to the English name Jack.
• Osian – means little deer.

Though historically, the Welsh would present their sons’ names then say “of” and then say the father’s name, this tradition no longer exists in their community.