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Pierce vs Dilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Pierce Rank #541
Dilan Rank #661

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #661 for Dilan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Dilan more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Dilan mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Pierce and Dilan boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.

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