Updated February 19, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Welsh : Sea

Girl name variations

Dylane

Dylane

0 % this year
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Dylin

Dylin

+ 20% this year
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Dylana

Dylana

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Dylann

Dylann

- 26% this year
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Dylen

Dylen

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Dylaan

Dylaan

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Dylanee

Dylanee

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Dylanie

Dylanie

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Dyllan

Dyllan

- 32% this year
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Dylynn

Dylynn

+ 17% this year
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Boy name origins & meanings

  • Welsh : Sea

What does Dylan mean and stand for?

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea." It was derived from the Welsh component dy and llanw, which mean "sea." Dylan was a sea god in Welsh mythology who demanded the waters in Britain and Ireland to cry when he died.

Syllables: 2

Boy name variations

Dillon

Dillon

- 9% this year
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Dillan

Dillan

+ 6% this year
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Dyllan

Dyllan

- 32% this year
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Dyllon

Dyllon

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Dylon

Dylon

+ 22% this year
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How Popular Is The Name Dylan

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Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Dylan has been consistently popular, remaining in the top fifty since 2000. It even enjoyed a spot in the top 20 in 2003 and 2004, at its peak both years: rank 19.

However, it is the 45th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Dylan was at its peak popularity in October 2016.

Dylan is a Welsh name that gained popularity with the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Bob Dylan even adopted his name in honor of Dylan Thomas. Over the years, Dylan has consistently ranked in the top boy names starting with D. Its alternative spelling, Dillon, is only used 5% more often.

Where is it Popular?

Dylan was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Dylan

  • Dee
  • DiDi
  • Dil
  • Dilly

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Meaning and Origin of Dylan