Dilan
DEE-lan
Popularity
#660
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
5,827
Peak Year
#414 in 2024
First Recorded
1980
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Could be related to the Welsh name Dylan, meaning 'sea,' or of Turkish origin, meaning 'sincere'.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Dylan O'Brien
American actor (often spelled 'Dylan')
Dylan Thomas
Welsh poet and writer (often spelled 'Dylan')
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Meaning
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