Thomas vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Thomas Rank #39

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Thomas or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Dylan mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Thomas and Dylan boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.