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Dylan

Dylan ranks #261 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 153 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #384 among boy cat names.
Dylan's popularity trend

Dylan's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2010.

0.01%0.02%0.03%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
153
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#261
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−59
2020 → 2025
Gender split
92% boys
8% girls92% boys
What does Dylan mean?
/ˈdɪlən/2 syllablesOrigin: Welsh

Dylan is a Welsh name tied to Dylan Eil Ton, a figure from Welsh mythology associated with the sea; the name is often translated as "son of the sea" or "great wave." It carried into modern popularity partly through musician Bob Dylan, who adopted it as a stage name.

Dylan has an easy, rolling sound that suits a pet with a calm, flowing energy, especially one drawn to water or with a laid-back, cool-headed temperament.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Dylan shows up

Dylan's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%

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