Bethany vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Dylan mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Bethany and Dylan boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.

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