David vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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David Rank #31

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #31 for David.

Is David or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Dylan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are David and Dylan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.