Della vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Dylan mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Della and Dylan boy or girl names?

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

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