Boy Name

Dylan

"Son of the sea. Represents oceanic connection and natural beauty."

Ranked #28 for boys

About the Name Dylan

Meaning

Son of the sea. Represents oceanic connection and natural beauty.

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Boy

First Letter

D

Boy Rank

#28

Girl Rank

#696

Dylan is a boy name of Welsh origin. The name means "Son of the sea. Represents oceanic connection and natural beauty." and Currently ranked #28 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Welsh names.

Popularity Over Time

#98
1950
#697
1960
#4112
1970
#14471
1980
#123713
1990
#144291
2000
#103546
2010
#37423
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Dylan

  • DT Dylan Thomas (poet)
  • BD Bob Dylan (musician)

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