Dylan vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dylan Rank #28

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Elijah mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and Elijah boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.