Daylan vs Theophilus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylan

Boy #2,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born from the ocean, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh Celtic

American Welsh English

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Boy #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Ethiopian Christian

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Daylan Rank #2,313

Theophilus Rank #2,216

Theophilus is more popular, ranked #2216 vs #2313 for Daylan.

Is Daylan or Theophilus more popular?

Theophilus is more popular, ranked #2216 compared to Daylan at #2313 in the United States.

What do Daylan and Theophilus mean?

Daylan means "born from the ocean, son of the sea" (Welsh Celtic origin). Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin).

Are Daylan and Theophilus boy or girl names?

Daylan is primarily a boy name. Theophilus is primarily a boy name.