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Boy Name

Dylan

"Son of the sea, born from the ocean"

Ranked #33 for boys

About the Name Dylan

Meaning

Son of the sea, born from the ocean

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

D

Boy Rank

#33

Dylan is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Son of the sea, born from the ocean" and is currently ranked #33 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
#48
1980
#22
1990
#18
2000
#30
2010
#33
2020

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

Famous People Named Dylan

  • BD Bob Dylan
  • DT Dylan Thomas
  • DO Dylan O'Brien

Names Similar to Dylan

Daniel

Boy

God is my judge

Hebrew #16

David

Boy

Beloved, dear friend

Hebrew #30

Dean

Boy

Valley, church official

English #112

Declan

Boy

Full of goodness, man of prayer

Celtic #207
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
D
Origin
Celtic

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