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Dylan Meaning and Origin

Dylan is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Dylan is currently #41 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Dylan are Dylan, Dylan Mondegreen.

Dylan is a 5 letters name with syllables.

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Dylan name meaning

Dylan is a Welsh name meaning "son of the sea."

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Popularity

Dylan is ranked #41 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Dylan is ranked #576 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 93% of babies named Dylan were boys
In 2022, 7% of babies named Dylan were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Celebrities named Dylan

Dylan (Mythology)
Dylan Mondegreen (Music)

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Dylan - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Dylan?
The meaning of the name Dylan is Dylan is a Welsh name meaning "son of the sea.".
What is the origin of the name Dylan?
The origin of the name Dylan is .
Is Dylan a girl or boy name?
The name Dylan is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 92.83% of babies called Dylan were boys, 7.17% of babies called Dylan were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Dylan?
According to statistics, Dylan is ranked 41th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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