Dylan vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Dylan Rank #28

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and James mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and James boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.