Dylan vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Dylan Rank #28

Ian Rank #75

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Dylan or Ian more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Ian mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dylan and Ian boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.