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Emir vs Dilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emir Rank #558
Dilan Rank #661

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #661 for Dilan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emir or Dilan more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Emir and Dilan mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Emir and Dilan boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.

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