Meaning and Origin of the Name Iolo

The name Iolo is a boy’s name, and a shortened version of Iorwerth. The meaning of Iolo is “handsome lord” or “wealthy guardian”.

According to Numerology, people with this name are romantic and nurturing, the ruling planet is Venus, their colour is blue, and their gemstone is emerald.

Popularity

Iolo was not in the top 100 baby boys’ names in Wales in 2021. More generally there are about 1000 people in the world with this name.

Famous People with the Name

Iolo Williams is a television presenter for BBC and S4C Nature Programs. He was born in Builth Wells, Breconshire. His birthday is Aug. 22, 1962, and he is married to Ceri. Iolo is best known for his TV nature programmes on BBC and S4C in both English and Welsh.

Iolo Jones is a Welsh Champion Chess Player. He was born Aug. 02, 1947, in Llandysul, West Wales.

Iolo Morganwg, aka Edward Williams, was born March 10, 1947, in Llancartan, Vale of Glamorgan, and died Dec 18, 1826, in Flemingstan, Wales. He was a Welsh antiquarian, poet, and “collector of ill repute”. It is suspected that he forged manuscripts.

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