Dilan vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dilan Rank #661
Harry Rank #780

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #780 for Harry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Harry more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Harry mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dilan and Harry boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.

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