James vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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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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James Rank #5

Dylan Rank #28

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is James or Dylan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do James and Dylan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are James and Dylan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.