Dylan vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Dylan Rank #28

Timothy Rank #208

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Dylan or Timothy more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Timothy mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Dylan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.