Dare vs Dilys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilys

Girl #69,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, true, perfect"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,211
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dare Rank #38,741
Dilys Rank #69,211

Dare is more popular, ranked #38741 vs #69211 for Dilys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dare ___

No pairings available yet.

Dilys ___

  • Dilys Rose
  • Dilys Mae
  • Dilys Grace
  • Dilys Anne
  • Dilys Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dare

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If you choose Dilys

Rhiannon Seren Anwen Gethin Rhodri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dare or Dilys more popular?

Dare is more popular, ranked #38741 compared to Dilys at #69211 in the United States.

What do Dare and Dilys mean?

Dilys means "genuine, true, perfect" (Welsh origin).

Are Dare and Dilys boy or girl names?

Dare is primarily a boy name. Dilys is primarily a girl name.

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