Jonathan vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Jonathan Rank #83

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Dylan mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Jonathan and Dylan boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.