Dylan Name Origin
/DIL-an/-
Welsh (Celtic) 70%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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Australian (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Dylan
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
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.
Name Trends
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).