Dylan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dylan Rank #28

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Samuel mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.