Dylan vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Dylan Rank #28

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Ethan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and Ethan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.