Boy name guide

Dylan name meaning, origin and style

Dylan is a Welsh name commonly associated with son of the sea.

Origin
Welsh
Meaning
son of the sea
Say it
DIL-un

Choosing Dylan

A lyrical Welsh name with an easy, modern sound.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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