Dilan

Meaning of Dilan

The name Dilan means "love" or "affection." It's a warm and heartfelt name that expresses strong positive feelings.

Dilan has Kurdish roots — browse every Kurdish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dilan

Dilan has cooled off, slipping to #805 in 2025, down from a peak of #661 in 2024.

Notable people named Dilan

• Dilan Çiçek Deniz
  Turkish actress and model
• Dilan Mark Gray
  Australian politician
• Dilan Karaman
  Turkish footballer
• Dilan Vardar
  Turkish footballer
• Dilan Yılmaz
  Turkish footballer

Questions about the name Dilan

What does the name Dilan mean?

Dilan means the name dilan means "love" or "affection." it's a warm and heartfelt name that expresses strong positive feelings, and it comes from Kurdish origins.

Is Dilan a boy's or a girl's name?

Dilan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dilan?

In 2025, Dilan ranked #805 for boys, down from #661 the year before.

When was Dilan most popular?

Dilan peaked at #661 in 2024.