Dylan
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Syllables (2)
Bold syllables indicate primary stress
Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• This name has 2 syllables. Take your time with each part.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Balanced and versatile
Balanced rhythm
Consonant-rich and crisp
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Dylan
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
How does Dylan compare to the average name?
Dylan is easier than average by 4.0 points.
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Names related to Dylan (root: dylan)
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Related Names (9)
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Dylan belongs to a family of 10 related names.
noun 1. United States songwriter noted for his protest songs (born in 1941)
noun 2. Celtic god of the waves; son of Arianrhod
Primary Theme
Conveys strength, nobility, or divine favor
Theme Distribution
Key Themes
Life Path Number
Harmonious individuals who excel at bringing people together and finding balance.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #80 | 2019-2019 |
| Belgium | boy | #94 | 2009-2009 |
| Canada | boy | #45 | 2018-2018 |
| Chile | boy | #55 | 2014-2014 |
| France | boy | #170 | 2018-2018 |
| Ireland | boy | #26 | 2019-2019 |
| Italy | boy | #101 | 2018-2018 |
| Netherlands | boy | #105 | 2019-2019 |
| New Zealand | boy | #85 | 2019-2019 |
| Portugal | boy | #79 | 2018-2018 |
| Spain | boy | #34 | 2018-2018 |
| Switzerland | boy | #74 | 2017-2017 |
| United Kingdom | boy | #43 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | boy | #31 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | girl | #398 | 2018-2018 |
Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)