Dylan vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Dylan Rank #28

Alan Rank #167

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Dylan or Alan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Alan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Dylan and Alan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.