Dylan vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Dylan Rank #28

Adam Rank #100

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Dylan or Adam more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Adam mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Dylan and Adam boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.