Gender: Male
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Sea or great tide, The Sea, Great Sea, Attractive
Pronunciation: DIL-uhn, /ˈdɪlən/, D IH L AH N
Popularity Rank: #630
Derived from the Welsh word 'dylluan' meaning 'sea' or 'great tide'. It is also associated with the Celtic god of the sea.
The name Dylan is of Welsh origin and means Sea or great tide, The Sea, Great Sea, Attractive. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dylan is commonly found in France, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DIL-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɪlən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IH L AH N
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Dylan is recorded 94,001 times globally, ranking it as the 630th most common name worldwide.
Dylan is most prevalent in France, with 29,648 occurrences, making it the 113th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Dylan is found among 1 in every 34 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #113 | 1 : 44 |
| United States of America | #287 | 1 : 94 |
| United Kingdom | #231 | 1 : 61 |
| South Africa | #495 | 1 : 581 |
| Netherlands | #248 | 1 : 96 |
| Belgium | #112 | 1 : 75 |
| Canada | #166 | 1 : 125 |
| Ireland | #113 | 1 : 34 |
| Colombia | #815 | 1 : 504 |
| Italy | #1,071 | 1 : 486 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dylan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 28, 2024 12:31 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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