Dylan vs Jayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dylan Rank #28
Jayce Rank #169

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #169 for Jayce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

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

Jayce ___

  • Jayce Thomas
  • Jayce Michael
  • Jayce Alexander
  • Jayce Cole
  • Jayce River
  • Jayce William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Jayce

Aria Quinn Kayla Tyler Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Jayce more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Jayce at #169 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Jayce mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Jayce means "healer" (Greek origin).

Are Dylan and Jayce boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Jayce is primarily a boy name.

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