Dylan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dylan Rank #28

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and John mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and John boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.