Dylan vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dylan Rank #28

Hayden Rank #154

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Dylan or Hayden more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Hayden mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Hayden boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.