| Meaning | from the valley |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish, Turkish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Day-lan |
About Daylan
Daylan brings contemporary energy with a twist of uniqueness that sets it apart from more common variations. This name choice signals creativity and individuality while maintaining accessibility. The alternative spelling gives Daylan distinctive character without seeming forced or overly complicated.
The name possesses a bright, optimistic quality—partly from its phonetic similarity to "day" and partly from its overall sound structure. Daylan feels forward-looking and modern, suited to the current generation. It works smoothly in casual settings while holding sufficient weight for formal occasions.
Parents choosing Daylan often appreciate names that stand slightly outside mainstream popularity. They want their son to have something recognizable yet not repetitive. The name offers this balance successfully, providing familiarity through sound while ensuring uniqueness through spelling.
Daylan grows well from infancy through adulthood. It's cute without being cutesy, strong without being harsh. The name adapts to various personalities and life paths, never boxing its bearer into predetermined expectations.
Consider Daylan for its fresh approach to naming—not desperately trendy but definitely current, not completely novel but certainly distinctive.
Nicknames for Daylan
| Day |
| Lan |
| D.L. |
| Daylo |
Famous People Named Daylan
| Daylan Holt | American professional basketball player |
| Daylan Childress | American actor and singer |
| Daylan Kendrick | Australian author |
| Daylan Tanner | Canadian entrepreneur |
| Daylan Walker | British musician |
| Daylan Alvarez | Cuban artist |
| Daylan Rios | Mexican chef |
| Daylan Smith | South African athlete |
| Daylan Chen | Chinese businessman |
| Daylan Patel | Indian scientist |
| Daylan Thompson | Jamaican filmmaker |
| Daylan Mitchell | Australian journalist |
| Daylan Sanchez | Argentine footballer |
| Daylan Garcia | Spanish architect |
| Daylan Murray | Irish historian |
| Daylan Wright | American activist |
| Daylan Khan | Pakistani scholar |
| Daylan Turner | British engineer |
| Daylan Robinson | Australian actor |
Characters Named Daylan
| Daylan Grey | Character from a fantasy novel series |
| Daylan Anderson | Protagonist of a sci-fi video game |
| Daylan Rivers | Detective in a crime thriller series |
| Daylan McCoy | Space explorer in a science fiction movie |
| Daylan Winchester | Wizard in a fantasy book |
| Daylan Stark | Adventurer in a role-playing game |
| Daylan Miller | Time traveler in a TV series |
| Daylan Blackwood | Vampire character in a paranormal romance novel |
| Daylan Roberts | Superhero in a comic book series |
| Daylan Cooper | Spy in a spy thriller novel |
| Daylan Smithson | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure tale |
| Daylan Mitchell | Wizard's apprentice in a young adult fantasy novel |
| Daylan Hart | Werewolf character in a supernatural TV show |
| Daylan Walker | Android protagonist in a futuristic movie |
| Daylan Sterling | Genius inventor in a steampunk novel |
| Daylan Hunter | Space pilot in a science fiction graphic novel |
| Daylan Foster | Magician in a fantasy video game |
| Daylan Collins | Time-traveling archaeologist in a book series |
| Daylan Ryder | Zombie hunter in a horror-comedy film |
| Daylan Davidson | Fairy-tale prince in a children's storybook |