Dilan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of the sea, born from the ocean; loyal
Origin: Welsh/Turkish/Kurdish
Popularity: Ranked #805 in 2025 with 309 babies born.
History: Dilan surged in the 2010s-2020s as a Kurdish/Turkish variant of Dylan. The name crosses Welsh and Middle Eastern traditions. In multicultural America, Dilan represents the unexpected connections between Celtic and Kurdish naming.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Dilan? About 1 in 10,772 babies born in 2025 were named Dilan, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dilan
What does the name Dilan mean?
Dilan means “Son of the sea, born from the ocean; loyal” from Welsh/Turkish/Kurdish roots.
What is the origin of the name Dilan?
Dilan has Welsh/Turkish/Kurdish origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the sea, born from the ocean; loyal”.
How popular is Dilan?
Dilan ranked #805 in 2025 — given to 309 babies that year.
When was Dilan most popular?
Dilan peaked in 2024 with 414 babies registered that year.
Is Dilan a boy or girl name?
Dilan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dilans in registered births are male.
Is the name Dilan rising or falling in popularity?
Dilan has risen 35 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #840 in 2020 to #805 in 2025.
How long has Dilan been recorded?
Dilan appears in birth records across 40 years — from 1980 through 2025.