What does Angharad mean?
Angharad means “much loved” in Welsh.
What does Bronwen mean?
Bronwen joins the Welsh for “breast” and “fair, blessed.”
Angharad vs Bronwen
Which is more popular?
Bronwen is more popular than Angharad today: about 10 US babies were given the name Bronwen in 2025, compared with 0 named Angharad.
| Angharad | Bronwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Much loved | Fair, blessed breast |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ang-HAH-rad | BRON-wen |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1943 | 1941 |
| Peak year | 1943 (5) | 1980 (25) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 10 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Angharad
Bronwen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Angharad | Bronwen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 28 |
| 2010s | 0 | 69 |
| 2000s | 0 | 99 |
| 1990s | 0 | 101 |
| 1980s | 0 | 126 |
| 1970s | 0 | 189 |
| 1960s | 0 | 111 |
| 1950s | 0 | 67 |
| 1940s | 5 | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Angharad or Bronwen more popular?
Bronwen is more popular than Angharad today: about 10 US babies were given the name Bronwen in 2025, compared with 0 named Angharad.
What is the difference between Angharad and Bronwen?
Angharad means Much loved (Welsh origin), while Bronwen means Fair, blessed breast (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Angharad or Bronwen?
In US records, Angharad first appears in 1943 and Bronwen in 1941, so Bronwen has the longer recorded history.