Dylan vs Logan

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

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dylan Rank #28
Logan Rank #46

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #46 for Logan.

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

Logan ___

  • Logan James
  • Logan Cole
  • Logan Reed
  • Logan Blake
  • Logan Scott
  • Logan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Logan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Logan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dylan and Logan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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