Dylan

Dylan Meaning & Origin

About Dylan
The surname Dylan is derived from the Welsh personal name "Dylan," which means "son of the sea" or "son of the wave." It is a popular name in Wales and is associated with the sea and water, symbolizing strength, power, and fluidity. The name Dylan has gained recognition worldwide due to its association with the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dylan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dylan: 262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dylan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dylan is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dylan in braille

How to sign the name Dylan using Sign Language

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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