Dylan vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Dylan Rank #28

Theo Rank #80

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Dylan or Theo more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Theo mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Dylan and Theo boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.