Dylan Name Origin

/DIL-an/

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The name Dylan is of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh elements 'dy' meaning 'great' and 'llanw' meaning 'tide' or 'flow'. It is a popular male given name in Wales and English-speaking countries.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dylan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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