Dillan
DIL-ən
Dillan is a boy’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “Likely a variant spelling of Dylan, a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.'”. It currently ranks #9699 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1992.
What Dillan Means
“Likely a variant spelling of Dylan, a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.'”
The Story of Dillan
This name sounds like the whisper of ocean waves on a secluded shore, a reminder of the vast, creative power that shaped your son.
Dillan is likely a modern variation of the Welsh Dylan, meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' This name is deeply rooted in Celtic mythology, where Dylan Ail Don is a sea god. Its journey has been more recent, gaining traction in English-speaking countries in the latter half of the 20th century.
When you first say 'Dillan' aloud, it has a lyrical quality, like the ebb and flow of the tide. For your son, this name suggests a spirit that is intuitive and connected to a deeper, artistic current. You can already imagine yourself calling this name across a sun-drenched beach, the sound carried on the breeze.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#341 in 1992
Total Births
7,350
First Recorded
1975
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