Dylan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Dylan Rank #28

David Rank #31

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

Is Dylan or David more popular?

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

What do Dylan and David mean?

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

Are Dylan and David boy or girl names?

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