Dylan
Welsh boy's name meaning “son of the sea”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Welsh
- Meaning
- son of the sea
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #34
- Born in 2023
- 7,072
Meaning & origin
Dylan comes from Welsh, traditionally 'son of the sea' or 'great tide'. The poet Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan boosted its use.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Dylan ranked #34 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,072 US boys were given the name Dylan.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #19 in 2003
“Unranked” means Dylan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Dylan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Dylan mean?
Dylan is a Welsh name meaning "son of the sea". Dylan comes from Welsh, traditionally 'son of the sea' or 'great tide'. The poet Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan boosted its use.
Where does the name Dylan come from?
Dylan is of Welsh origin. Dylan comes from Welsh, traditionally 'son of the sea' or 'great tide'. The poet Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan boosted its use.
Is Dylan a boy or a girl name?
Dylan is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Dylan?
In 2023, 7,072 US boys were given the name Dylan.
Is Dylan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Dylan ranked #34 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.