Boy Name

Dylan

"Son of the sea, born from the ocean"

Ranked #28 for boys

About the Name Dylan

Meaning

Son of the sea, born from the ocean

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#28

Girl Rank

#696

Dylan is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Son of the sea, born from the ocean" and Currently ranked #28 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Celtic names.

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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

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 #31

Dean

Boy

Valley, church official

English #142

Declan

Boy

Full of goodness, man of prayer

Celtic #131

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: D
Origin: Celtic

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