Dylan vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Dylan Rank #28

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Lucas mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Dylan and Lucas boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.