Alun - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Alun \a-lun\ is of Welsh origin. An ancient Welsh name, indirectly related to Alan, of which it is now generally taken to be the Welsh equivalent. It is borne by the character Alun of Dyfed in the "Mabinogi". It is also the name of a river and a regional name in Wales, sometimes called Alyn. Alun became popular after it was used as a bardic name by John Blackwell (19th century).

Baby names that sound like Alun are Alon, Alin, Alen and Aluin. Other similar baby names are Arun and Aluf.

Alun is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alun. Compare Alun with related baby names.