Aled

Aled is a Welsh male name, meaning 'the descendant' or 'the heir'.

What does the name Aled mean?

The name Aled has its roots in Welsh and is translated as 'the descendant' or 'the heir'. It derives from the Old Welsh term alad, which means 'the son of', 'child', 'heir', and 'descendant'. Additionally, there is a Welsh river and a lake in Denbighshire that bear this name.

Where does the name Aled come from?

Aled is a masculine first name of Old Welsh origin, meaning 'the descendant'. The name is composed of the Old Welsh word alad, which means 'the son of', 'child', 'heir', and 'descendant'. It can be found in both English and Welsh languages.

How do you pronounce Aled?

The pronunciation of Aled is clear and melodic: the name is two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'A-led' [ˈa.lɛd]. It begins with an open A sound and flows directly into a short, concise second syllable. The final '-d' provides a clear ending, while the overall sound remains soft and not harsh. This conveys an impression of calm clarity - simple, factual, and at the same time pleasantly accessible.

Popularity

In Germany, Aled is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th among the most popular male first names. In the last ten years, Aled has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 9,767th.

Famous people

• Aled Eames (1921–1996), Welsh historian
• Aled Last (character from the webcomic 'Heartstopper')