Ahmed vs Dilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmed

Boy #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

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Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

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Ahmed Rank #689

Dilan Rank #661

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #689 for Ahmed.

Is Ahmed or Dilan more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Ahmed at #689 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Dilan mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Ahmed and Dilan boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.