Nathan vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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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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Nathan Rank #62

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Dylan mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Nathan and Dylan boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.