Dylan

Dylan Meaning & Origin

About Dylan
The name Dylan is of Welsh origin and means "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean." It is derived from the Welsh word "dy" meaning "great" and "llanw" meaning "tide" or "flow." Dylan is often associated with the sea and its vastness, symbolizing strength, depth, and a sense of adventure. The name has gained popularity due to its association with the legendary Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, further enhancing its poetic and artistic connotations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dylan are male.

Dylan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɪlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dylan in Braille

Here's how to represent Dylan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dylan in braille

How to Spell the Name Dylan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dylan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dylan in sign language

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