The baby name Welch is a unisex name, 1 syllables long and is pronounced "wɛlch".
Welch is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Old English word "welisc," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." The name was originally used to refer to people from Wales, which was considered a foreign land to the Anglo-Saxons. Over time, the name became a common surname in England and was often used to distinguish people of Welsh descent. Today, the name Welch is most commonly found in the United States, where it is the 1,042nd most common surname.
The name Welch is typically used as a surname and is not commonly used as a first name. As a surname, it is used by both men and women. The pronunciation of Welch is "welch," with the "ch" sound being pronounced like the "ch" in "church." The name does not have any significant gender associations or connotations.
The components of the name Welch are "wel" and "ch." "Wel" is derived from the Old English word "welisc," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger," while "ch" is a common suffix used in English surnames. The name Welch is a common example of a surname that is derived from a person's place of origin or ethnicity. While the name may have originally been used to distinguish people of Welsh descent, today it is used by people of various ethnic backgrounds.