Caylan vs Derlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derlyn

Boy #18,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, beloved by the pool"

Origin: Old French and Welsh

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,470
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Der, Lyn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caylan Rank #18,663
Derlyn Rank #18,470

Derlyn is more popular, ranked #18470 vs #18663 for Caylan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caylan ___

No pairings available yet.

Derlyn ___

  • Derlyn James
  • Derlyn Ray
  • Derlyn Scott
  • Derlyn Lee
  • Derlyn Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Derlyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caylan or Derlyn more popular?

Derlyn is more popular, ranked #18470 compared to Caylan at #18663 in the United States.

What do Caylan and Derlyn mean?

Derlyn means "dear one, beloved by the pool" (Old French and Welsh origin).

Are Caylan and Derlyn boy or girl names?

Caylan is primarily a boy name. Derlyn is primarily a boy name.

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