Dylann
Meaning
"son of the wave, born of the sea"
Origin: Welsh mythology
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,638
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dyl
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"son of the wave, born of the sea"
Origin: Welsh mythology
"settlement on the River Ren"
Origin: Old English
Renton is more popular, ranked #6618 vs #6638 for Dylann.
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Renton is more popular, ranked #6618 compared to Dylann at #6638 in the United States.
Dylann means "son of the wave, born of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Renton means "settlement on the River Ren" (Old English origin).
Dylann is primarily a boy name. Renton is primarily a boy name.