What does Dylan name mean?

Dylan is a Welsh name traditionally given to boys. It means “son of the sea” or “born from the ocean.” Dylan is derived from the Welsh words “dy”, which means great, and “llanw”, which means flow. Dylan's popularity as a first name is owed greatly to the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
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What does the name Dylan mean in the Bible?

(Dylan Pronunciations)

Meaning "son of the sea", "son of the wave", or "born from the ocean".
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Is the name Dylan good?

Dylan Origin and Meaning

Dylan still feels poetic and romantic after years of popularity. It still ranks highly on the charts, among the top boy names starting with D, so if you choose it, be aware that yours may not be the only Dylan in his class.
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Is Dylan a god name?

While not in the Bible, Dylan is a significant figure in Welsh mythology. Dylan was the name of a sea god who was legendary for his command over the waters of Britain and Ireland.
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What is the girl version of Dylan?

Dylana - is the female version if your interested (I had an old welsh teacher called that) - but it is obscure. Just please pronouce anything Dylan related Dul- not Dil- - sorry.... I like it as a girl's name.
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How many Dylan's are in the world?

8,026 people named Dylan currently in the world.
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What is a unique boy name?

The following are the trendiest unique names for boys in the United States in 2020:
  • Sebastian. Although still a unique name for boys in the United States, Sebastian has been quite popular in Europe for many centuries. ...
  • Mateo. ...
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  • Elias. ...
  • Silas. ...
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  • Rowan.
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Is there a saint Dylan?

A Norwegian sculptor has admitted the religious statue he created over 30 years ago for a cathedral was fashioned in the likeness of his hero BOB DYLAN. The statue of St Peter, complete with wings, sits on the 12th century Trondheim Cathedral.
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What does Dylan mean in Irish?

MEANING: From dealan “”a flash of lightning”” or it may come from an Irish word for “”faithful, loyal.”” A common surname it is the Irish form of the Welsh name “”Dylan.”” As Dylan it was the tenth most popular name for Irish baby boys in Ireland for 2003.
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How many ways can you spell Dylan?

Dylan does have some alternative spellings including Dillan and Dillon. He also has a few nicknames in Dill/Dyl and Dilly/Dylly.
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What name means a gift from God?

Mikelle – or Mikell, meaning "a gift from God."
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What is the hottest boy name?

100 Sexy Boy Names and Meanings
  1. Aaron. Aaron is a Hebrew name of unknown meaning. ...
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  3. Adrian. Adrian is from the Roman name Hadrianus, meaning “from Hadria.” ...
  4. Alan. ...
  5. Aldo. ...
  6. Alexander. ...
  7. Antonio. ...
  8. Aryan.
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When was the name Dylan first used?

For baby boys, Dylan first appeared on the U.S. charts in 1966, and since then, it has slowly and quietly climbed the charts to levels of great success. For girls, the name Dylan came into use in 1993, but has not shown any substantial usage when compared to her male counterpart.
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How do you say Dylan in Welsh?

Our friend, Dylan is Welsh (as am I). We pronounce it Dillan.
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Is Dylan a unisex name?

Although Dylan is almost always a boy's name, it is, indeed, a gender-neutral name, and therefore here I am, a female named Dylan.
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Why does Dylan mean son of the sea?

Dylan is a Welsh name, 'dy' meaning 'great', and 'llanw' meaning 'tide' or 'flow' other translations are "Son of the Wave", "Born Near the Sea" In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a god/hero associated with the sea (and was accidentally slain by his uncle..not cool)
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How do girls spell Dylan?

The name Dillon is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "loyal". With both the Dillon and Dylan spellings, usage of this gender-neutral names runs about ten to one boys to girls. But Dylan is used about 20 times as often as Dillon for both genders.
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How do you spell Dillon in Irish?

The name evolved into the Irish-language "Diolun"/English-language "Dillon" (not to be confused with the Welsh given name Dylan). It is particularly common in the Meath and Westmeath counties of Ireland where the Dillons were granted vast areas of land. The name is widespread throughout Ireland.
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Is Dylan or Dillon more common?

While Dylan is the far more popular name, Dillon did manage to carve a spot on the Top 100 list for two years in the early 1990s. Today, the name is on the decline but it remains a familiar choice. If you're a fan of Welsh culture and an appreciator of the sea, then we say stick with Dylan.
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