| Meaning | son of the sea, born from the ocean |
| Origin | Welsh |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Dylan |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dy-lan |
About Dylan
Dylan flows like poetry, which seems fitting given its strong associations with the arts and creativity. This Welsh treasure has transcended its cultural boundaries to become beloved worldwide, appreciated for its melodic sound and approachable nature. Dylan feels equally at home in a coffee shop or corporate office, casual enough for everyday life yet substantial enough for professional settings. The name has maintained steady popularity without ever feeling oversaturated or trendy. It suggests someone thoughtful and introspective, perhaps artistic or musical, but certainly capable of depth and sensitivity. Dylan works across generations, sounding fresh on a baby while aging gracefully into adulthood. Parents often choose it for its balance—distinctive without being difficult, familiar without being boring. The name carries cultural weight from various famous bearers while remaining accessible to anyone.
Nicknames for Dylan
| Dyl |
| D.N. |
| Dillie |
| Danny |
| D |
Famous People Named Dylan
| Bob Dylan | American singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate |
| Dylan O'Brien | American actor |
| Dylan McDermott | American actor |
| Dylan Sprouse | American actor |
| Dylan Minnette | American actor and musician |
| Dylan Sprayberry | American actor |
| Dylan Walsh | American actor |
| Dylan Baker | American actor |
| Dylan Neal | Canadian actor |
| Dylan Everett | Canadian actor |
| Dylan Bruno | American actor |
| Dylan Bruce | Canadian actor |
| Dylan Moran | Irish comedian and actor |
| Dylan Ratigan | American television host and author |
| Dylan Thomas | Welsh poet and writer |
| Dylan Hartley | English rugby player |
| Dylan Alcott | Australian Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker |
| Dylan Ryder | American pornographic actress |
| Dylan McDougall | Australian rules footballer |
| Dylan Buell | American photographer |
Characters Named Dylan
| Dylan McKay | Character from the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Dylan Hunt | Protagonist in the TV series "Andromeda" |
| Dylan Massett | Character from the TV series "Bates Motel" |
| Dylan Dog | Comic book character and detective |
| Dylan Shoenfield | Protagonist in the book "Geek Charming" and its film adaptation |
| Dylan Gould | Character from the movie "Transformers - Dark of the Moon" |
| Dylan Marvil | Character from the book series "The Clique" |
| Dylan James | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Dylan Rhodes | Character from the movie "The Prestige" |
| Dylan Maxwell | Character from the TV series "Insatiable" |
| Dylan Taylor | Character from the TV series "Travelers" |
| Dylan Fuentes | Character from the TV series "Scream" |
| Dylan Winters | Character from the TV series "Famous in Love" |
| Dylan Stack | Character from the movie "Goosebumps" |
| Dylan Whitney | Character from the TV series "Scream Queens" |
| Dylan | Character from the video game "Uncharted 4 - A Thief's End" |
| Dylan Bostick | Character from the movie "Crazy, Stupid, Love" |