John vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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John Rank #21

Dylan Rank #28

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is John or Dylan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do John and Dylan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are John and Dylan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.