Dylan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Dylan Rank #28

Matthew Rank #33

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Dylan or Matthew more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Matthew mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Dylan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.