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
- Peak year
- 2003 (#19)
Meaning & 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 Welsh name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Celtic, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Dylan
Dylan is spelled D-Y-L-A-N — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
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 used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 451 girls and 7,072 boys — about 6% girls and 94% boys.
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.
How do you spell Dylan?
Dylan is spelled D-Y-L-A-N — 5 letters.
How common is the name Dylan?
In 2023, 7,072 US boys were given the name Dylan. In the latest US data, Dylan ranked #34 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Dylan a Welsh name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Dylan mean in Welsh?
In Welsh, Dylan means "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.
Is Dylan a Celtic name?
Dylan is usually classified as Welsh, and Celtic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Celtic too. It means "son of the sea".