Emmett vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Emmett Rank #119

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Emmett or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Dylan mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Emmett and Dylan boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.