Dylan vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Dylan Rank #28

Julian Rank #30

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #30 for Julian.

Is Dylan or Julian more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Julian at #30 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Julian mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Dylan and Julian boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.