Dylan vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

✓ All Clear

Dylan Rank #28

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Henry mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dylan and Henry boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.