Dylan

Boy

Origin: Welsh · English

Meaning

“son of the sea”

Cultural Notes

From Welsh mythology where Dylan was a sea deity; Bob Dylan adopted it as his stage name and the name soared globally.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Dylan

  • Dylan Thomas, Dylan Moran, Dylan O'Brien
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