Samuel vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Samuel Rank #17

Dylan Rank #28

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Samuel or Dylan more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Dylan mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Samuel and Dylan boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.