Search names
Celyn
OriginWelsh
Meaning"holly"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Celyn
Traditionally a masculine name in Wales, Celyn (pronounced with a hard K) is now used for both boys and girls. It could work as an alternative to Holly or an honor to a Kelly or a Caitlyn perhaps.
Celyn for boys
Celyn, which starts with the hard K sound and rhymes with Helen, is a Top 100 name in Wales although largely unknown outside that tiny, beautiful country. It is usually a masculine name.
Pronounced KEL-in.
As of October 2026, Celyn ranked #13825 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #12742 in 1998.
Popularity & trends
Similar names
These 40 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Celyn.
Similar girl names
Similar boy names
Celyn on lists
Celyn in pop culture
- Celyn BuenaventuraBoy
character on Filipino TV's "Ina, Kapatid, Anak"
- CelynBoy
minor character and Hunter of Artemis in the Heroes of Olympus
Celyn in blog posts
Save Celyn
Save as girl name
Save as boy name