girlWelsh

Dylan: Meaning & Origin

Dylan is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “Son of the sea”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 30% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

DIL-un

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

70/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 30% of popular names.

Nicknames

Dyl

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

25%
55
2010
41
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Alexander
  • Dylan William

Famous Namesakes

  • Bob Dylan (singer)
  • Dylan O'Brien (actor)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Dylan