Dylan

Meaning of Dylan

It means 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' It suggests a connection to the water.

Dylan has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dylan

Dylan has cooled off, slipping to #41 in 2025, down from a peak of #19 in 2003.

Dylan as a girl's name

Dylan is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #808 in the US. This name means "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean." It suggests a connection to the vastness and mystery of the sea.

Notable people named Dylan

• Bob Dylan
  Legendary musician, Nobel Prize laureate
• Dylan O'Brien
  Actor, 'Teen Wolf' and 'Maze Runner'
• Dylan Sprouse
  Actor, 'The Suite Life'
• Dylan McDermott
  Actor, 'The Practice' and 'American Horror Story'
• Dylan Thomas
  Renowned Welsh poet and writer

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Questions about the name Dylan

What does the name Dylan mean?

Dylan means it means 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' it suggests a connection to the water, and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

Dylan is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Dylan?

In 2025, Dylan ranked #41 for boys, down from #28 the year before and #808 for girls, down from #697 the year before.

When was Dylan most popular?

Dylan peaked at #19 in 2003.