Cerys
Girl name · Welsh · pronounced KEH-riss
Verified name
What does Cerys mean?
Love and affection
Origin and language
Welsh
Language family: Welsh|Welsh
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 957 in the U.S. in 2023, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1197 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Cer
Variant: Cerys, Carys
Related: Carys
Using Cerys across cultures
A tender Welsh name meaning to love.
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