Names like Dylan
If Dylan is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Welsh classics to names with a similar sound. Dylan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Evan, Morgan, Nathan and Davis.
24 boy names like Dylan
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- Evan#153This name means "the Lord is gracious." It signifies that God has shown kindness and…Also WelshSame “-an” ending
- Morgan#559It means "sea-born" or "sea circle."Also WelshSame “-an” ending
- Nathan#63Nathan means "He gave" or "Gift of God".Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Davis#668It means "son of David." David is a name with ancient roots meaning "beloved."Also Welsh2 syllables
- Ryan#99Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Ian#83Ian means "God is gracious." It's the Scottish version of the name John.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- TrystanTrystan is thought to mean "tumult" or "outcry." Another possible meaning is "sad" or…Also WelshSame “-an” ending
- Jordan#131Comes from the name of the Jordan River.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Jonathan#89Jonathan means "God has given".Same “-an” ending
- TeganThe name means 'fair' or 'beloved'.Also WelshSame “-an” ending
- Alan#191It means 'rock' or 'stone'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Ethan#24The name Ethan means 'strong', 'enduring', or 'firm'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- GavynGavyn is a variant of Gavin, which means "white hawk" or "God sends".Also Welsh2 syllables
- Christian#96It means 'a follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'.Same “-an” ending
- Matthew#32Matthew means "gift of God." It's like saying someone is a present from God.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Jacob#43Jacob means "supplanter" or "held by the heel."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- DuncanIt means 'dark warrior' or 'brown warrior'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- VaughnIt means "small" or "little".Also Welsh
- Ivan#163Ivan means "God is gracious." It's like saying God has shown favor or kindness.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Brian#339The name Brian means 'high' or 'noble'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Joseph#29Joseph means "God will increase" or "God will add".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- DevanThis name comes from an old Irish surname.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- DaquanThis name often carries a sense of divine blessing or gift.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Reese#603Reese means "ardor" or "fiery."Also Welsh
Girl names like Dylan
Dylan is also used for girls.
- TeganTegan means "fair" or "beautiful".Also WelshSame “-an” ending
- Brynn#407The name Brynn means 'hill' or 'mound'.Also WelshSimilar popularity curve
- Gwen#725Gwen means "white," "fair," or "blessed."Also Welsh
- Ellis#682Ellis is a Welsh name that originally meant "benevolent".Also Welsh2 syllables
- Sloan#840Sloan means "raider" or "warrior."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Gwendolyn#360It means "white ring" or "blessed ring."Also Welsh
- Raegan#506Means "little ruler" or "descendant of Raghallach."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ryan#715Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- EmrynEmryn's meaning is somewhat debated, but it's often associated with "immortal" or…Also Welsh2 syllables
- Morgan#312It means "sea-born" or "sea circle."Also WelshSame “-an” ending
- GwynethGwyneth means "blessed" or "happy".Also Welsh2 syllables
- Reagan#248It means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Same “-an” ending2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Dylan?
- Names with a similar style to Dylan include Evan, Morgan, Nathan, Davis, Ryan and Ian.
- How are these names matched to Dylan?
- Each name is compared with Dylan 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. Dylan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Welsh names are like Dylan?
- Evan, Morgan, Davis, Trystan and Tegan share Dylan's Welsh roots.