The boy's name Dylan \d(y)-lan\, also used as girl's name Dylan, is pronounced DIL-an, DUL-an. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "son of the sea". Mythology: a legendary Welsh hero. Modern use is probably homage to poet Dylan Thomas. Catherine Zeta-Jones, who is Welsh, chose this name for her son with Michael Douglas. Some of the variants are more closely related to the homonym Dillon. Singer Bob Dylan; actor Dylan McDermott.

ORIGIN
Welsh

MEANING
Son of the sea

In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a god of the sea. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas brought attention to the name in England and Wales. Dylan debuted on the popularity chart in 1966, peaking at No. 19 in 2003 and 2004. Influenced by "Beverly Hills, 90210" television character, Dylan McKay. A top 20 name in Ireland.

VARIATIONS
Dillon

ALTERNATIVES
Dylon Dillan Dylanne Dyllon Dillon Dyllan

FAMOUS Dylans
Jakob Dylan (musician) Bob Dylan Matt Dillon (actor) Dylan Patton (actor) Dylan Sprouse (actor) Dylan McDermott

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