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Hywel

Hywel is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Hywel?

Recorded births named Hywel by country

Country	Births on record
England & Wales since 1996	259 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Hywel's popularity over time

Babies named Hywel per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 1996 (28/yr).

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