Names like Dilan
If Dilan is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Kurdish classics to names with a similar sound. Dilan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Ayan, Ocean, Harlan and Raylan.
24 boy names like Dilan
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- Ayan#762In Sanskrit, Ayan means "movement" or "path." In Arabic, it can mean "good luck" or "era."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ocean#720Refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Harlan#617Harlan means 'rock land' or 'hare land'.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Raylan#802A modern invented name, possibly a combination of Ray and names ending in -lan.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Lochlan#644From the land of lakes.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Dutton#779From a town on a hill, or dusty town.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Kian#401Ancient or enduring.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Hassan#626Hassan means "handsome" or "good".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Lian#428Lian often means "lotus" or "graceful willow" in Chinese.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Boden#769Boden means "messenger" or "shelter".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Westin#689From the western town.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- AvyaanIt means "the sun" or "one who is complete and perfect."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Neithan#723A modern spelling of Nathan, which means 'he gave' or 'gift.'Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Kylian#624Kylian is a modern name, possibly a variation of Killian, which means "bright-headed" or…Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- GianGian means "God is gracious." It's a shortened form of Giovanni, which is the Italian…Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Deacon#561This name comes from an ancient Greek word that referred to a servant or messenger.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Lennon#808Means "lover" or "descendant of the lover."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Robin#705Robin comes from the name Robert, meaning "bright fame".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Casen#842Casen is a modern invented name.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- IshaanIshaan means "the sun" or "lord".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Rayden#833Rayden is a modern invented name.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Jaxxon#793Jaxxon is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Jackson, meaning "son of Jack".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- IzanA modern Hebrew name meaning "strong", "enduring", or "perennial".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Kieran#389Kieran means "little dark one." It refers to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Dilan?
- Names with a similar style to Dilan include Ayan, Ocean, Harlan, Raylan, Lochlan and Dutton.
- How are these names matched to Dilan?
- Each name is compared with Dilan on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Dilan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.