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Dylan Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "dylan" is "son of the sea", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
dylan
Meaning
son of the sea
Pronunciation
dil-ən
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Dylan Name Details

The name Dylan is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word 'dy' meaning 'great' or 'son of' and 'llanw' meaning 'tide' or 'ocean'. It is a unisex name that gained popularity in the 20th century.

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