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Dilan vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dilan Rank #661
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #661 for Dilan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Pierce mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Dilan and Pierce boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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