Dylan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Dylan Rank #28

Jonathan Rank #83

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Dylan or Jonathan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Jonathan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Dylan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.