The first name Arwel
A boy’s name from Welsh meaning “prominent”.
Pronounced /ˈɑɹwəl/ 2 syllables Male
Meaning and origin
Welsh origin
Arwel means “prominent” in Welsh.
From Welsh, derivation uncertain. Possibly "prominent".
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
Arwel last appeared in the official list in 2022, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 1997, with 21 births (#759).
94
babies named Arwel, 1996–2025
#4,789
rank in 2022
1997
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Arwel with other names.
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Questions
- What does the name Arwel mean?
- Arwel means “prominent” in Welsh.
- What is the origin of the name Arwel?
- From Welsh, derivation uncertain. Possibly "prominent".
- How popular is the name Arwel?
- In 2022, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Arwel, ranking 4,789th. Its peak was 1997, with 21 births.
- How do you pronounce Arwel?
- Arwel is /ˈɑɹwəl/, 2 syllables.