ThinkabaraDylan: meaning and origin
Dylan
“Son of the sea”
About the name Dylan
Dylan is a boy’s name from the Welsh tradition. Its meaning is “son of the sea”. Names from Welsh, with roots in Celtic legend — like Rhys, Megan, Gwen and Dylan.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean sea or water.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Welsh names
- Arthur 👦Bear; the legendary King Arthur · Welsh
- Ellis 🧒Kind, benevolent · Welsh
- Evan 👦God is gracious; a Welsh form of John · Welsh
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- Morgan 🧒Sea-born, sea circle · Welsh
- Owen 👦Well-born, noble · Welsh
- Reese 🧒Enthusiasm; an English spelling of Rhys · Welsh
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Rhys 👦Enthusiasm, ardor · Welsh
- Tristan 👦Tumult, noise; a hero of Arthurian legend · Welsh
Sibling name ideas (Welsh, girls)
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
- Megan 👧Pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret · Welsh
- Rhiannon 👧Great queen; a figure in Welsh legend · Welsh
- Seren 👧Star · Welsh
More boy names starting with D
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Daniel 👦God is my judge · Hebrew
- Dante 👦Enduring, steadfast · Italian
- Darnell 👦Hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families · African American
- David 👦Beloved · Hebrew
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
Questions and answers
What does the name Dylan mean?
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin. It means: son of the sea.
Is Dylan a boy or girl name?
Dylan is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Dylan have?
Dylan has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Dylan a popular name?
Yes. Dylan has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.