Elijah vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Elijah Rank #8

Dylan Rank #28

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Elijah or Dylan more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Dylan mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Elijah and Dylan boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.