Dylan vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dylan Rank #28

Tate Rank #210

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Dylan or Tate more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Tate mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Tate boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.