Dylan
Meaning of Dylan
Dylan is a masculine name with Welsh origins, meaning "son of the sea." It's pronounced as DIE-lan in English. Over the years, Dylan has gained popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 50 names given to newborn boys for over two decades. While there's a variation of the name spelled as Dillon, Dylan remains the more prevalent choice among parents. This name brings to mind associations with notable figures like poet Dylan Thomas and musician Bob Dylan, reinforcing its artistic and creative connotations. Whether you're drawn to its melodic sound or its sea-inspired meaning, Dylan is a strong choice for those seeking a name with depth and character.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DIE-lan (/ˈdaɪlən/)
British English
- Pronunced as DILL-an (/ˈdɪlən/)
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Notable People Named Dylan
| Dylan Grimes is an Australian rules footballer known for his successful career with the Richmond Football Club in the AFL, winning three premierships and receiving accolades such as All-Australian selection and the Robert Rose Most Courageous Player Award. |
| Wang Hedi, also known as Dylan Wang, is a Chinese actor who gained international fame for his lead role in the 2018 television series Meteor Garden. |
| Dylan Carter is a Trinidad and Tobago competitive swimmer who holds multiple national records and has won medals at international championships. |
| Dylan Martin Alcott is a former Australian wheelchair tennis and basketball player, radio host, and motivational speaker, known for his outstanding achievements at the Paralympic Games. |
| Dylan O'Brien is an American actor known for his roles in Teen Wolf, the Maze Runner trilogy, Deepwater Horizon, American Assassin, Bumblebee, and Love and Monsters. |
| Dylan Christopher Minnette is an American actor known for his role in 13 Reasons Why and as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the band Wallows. |
| Dylan Vente is a Dutch professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. |
| Dylan Meier was an American football quarterback who played collegiately at Kansas State and professionally for the Dresden Monarchs of the German Football League and Rhinos Milano of the Italian Football League. |
| Dylan Muse Sprayberry is an American actor recognized for his roles as young Clark Kent in Man of Steel and Liam Dunbar on Teen Wolf. |
| Dylan Remick is a former American soccer player known for his time with Seattle Sounders FC and the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer, and he was drafted after graduating from Brown University in 2012. |
| Natasha Woods, also known as Dylan, is an English musician, singer, and songwriter who signed to Island Records in 2022 and released her debut mixtape "The Greatest Thing I'll Never Learn," which reached number 19 on the UK Albums Chart. |
| Dylan Borlée is a Belgian sprinter known for competing in the 400 meters and is part of the renowned Borlée family. |
| Dylan Thomas Lewis is a well-known Australian television and radio host. |
| Dylan Scott Moore is an American professional baseball player for the Seattle Mariners, making his MLB debut in 2019. |
| Dylan Marie Dreyer is an American television meteorologist and anchor for NBC News, known for her work on Today's 3rd Hour and as a weather correspondent on Today and NBC Nightly News. |
