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Dylan name meaning
First Name
391k
in the U.S.
since 1880
391k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
262
in the U.S.
in 2010
262
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Dylan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Dylan
User Submitted Origins
English
51%
Welsh
38%
American
6%
Gaelic
2%
Spanish
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Dylan is of Welsh origin and means "Dylan is originally from Wales and means 'Son of the sea.' People say it is a gift from God".
- A user from Indonesia says the name Dylan is of Indonesian origin and means "A gift from God and The Son of The Sea".
- A submission from Canada says the name Dylan means "Son of the sea, ocean, great tide" and is of Welsh origin.
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Dylan is of American origin and means "Son of the sea, born to the ocean,. Kind,Nice".
- According to 13 people from all over the world, the name Dylan is of Welsh origin and means "Son of the sea".
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Dylan is of Welsh origin and means "Great loyal faithful son of the season of the wave".
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Dylan is of Greek origin and means "God under the sea".
- 2 people from Nebraska, U.S. agree the name Dylan is of Welsh / English origin and means "Son of the wave".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Dylan means "Daughter or son of the waves".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Dylan is of Welsh origin and means "Of the sea".
- 3 submissions from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Dylan means "Gift of god" and is of English origin.
- 2 people from Michigan, U.S. agree the name Dylan is of Gaelic / Welsh origin and means "Great Tide".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Celtic god of the waves; son of Arianrhod
- United States songwriter noted for his protest songs (born in 1941)
Wiktionary
From Welsh mythology; possibly from Celtic for "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean."
- A male given name from Welsh.
- (rare) A surname.
- A female given name
Dylan was also found in the following language(s): French and Welsh
Notable Persons Named Dylan
Notable Persons Named Dylan
Dylan Minnette
Dylan Minnette is an actor/musician/singer. He has had major accomplishments since 2005. Dylan was given the name Dylan Christopher Minnette on December 29th, 1996 in Evansville, Indiana.
Dylan O'Brien
Dylan O'Brien is an actor and musician. Dylan was born on August 26th, 1991 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Dylan and Cole Sprouse
Dylan and Cole Sprouse is an actors. They were most active from 1993 to 2012. Dylan was given the name Cole Mitchell Sprouse on August 4th, 1992 in Arezzo.
Dylan McDermott
Dylan McDermott is an actor. He has been prominent since 1987. Dylan was given the name Mark Anthony McDermott on October 26th, 1961 in Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas was a writer. He holds the title And death shall have no dominion. Dylan was given the name Dylan Marlais Thomas on October 27th, 1914 in Uplands, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. He left this life on November 9th, 1953.
Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal is a grime music, hip hop music, uk garage, dance music, electronica, bassline (music genre), hip house, and electronic music musician. He plays Beatboxing, Phonograph, and Vocals. He holds the title Sittin' here. He has had major accomplishments since 2000. Dizzee was given the name Dylan Kwabena Mills on September 18th, 1984 in London, England. Dizzee is also known as Captain Roscoe and Raskit.
- Dylan McIlrathHockey Player
- Dylan MoranComedian
- Dylan Penn
- Dylan BakerActor
- Dylan SprayberryActor
- Dylan DreyerMeteorologist
- Dylan Ryder
- Dylan BruceActor
- Dylan NealActor
- Dylan LarkinHockey Player
- Dylan CarlsonMusician
- Dylan Lauren
- Dylan Hartley
- Dylan ScottSinger-songwriter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Dylan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is a singer-songwriter, artist, and writer. He holds the title Blowin' in the Wind", The Times They Are a-Changin'", Like a Rolling Stone", Lay Lady Lay", Tangled Up in Blue", Gotta Serve Somebody", Things Have Changed", and The Times they are a Changin'". His ongoing career started in 1959. Bob was given the name Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24th, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
Jakob Dylan
Jakob Dylan is a rock music, american folk music, and americana (music) singer-songwriter. He plays Guitar, Piano, Bass guitar, and Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1987 to present. Jakob was given the name Jakob Luke Dylan on December 9th, 1969 in New York, New York, U.S.
Sara Dylan
Sara Dylan is an actor, model (people), actress, and fashion model. Sara was given the name Shirley Marlin Noznisky on October 25th, 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Jesse Dylan
Jesse was given the name Jesse Byron Dylan on January 6th, 1966 in New York City.
Whitney Dylan
Whitney Dylan is an actor and actress. She was most active from 1999 to present. Whitney was born on August 16th, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Sarah X Dylan
Sarah was born on October 9th, 1980 in United States.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Dylan | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 80.92% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 6.11% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.67% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 7.63% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Dylan
People with the last name Dylan are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Dylan
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