Dylam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of the sea; great tide
Origin: Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea)
Popularity: Ranked #8434 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dylan. Shares the meaning 'Son of the sea; great tide.'
Similar names: dyami, dayami, dylan, dylani, dylann, dylara, dyllan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Dylam? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Dylam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dylam
What does the name Dylam mean?
Dylam means “Son of the sea; great tide” from Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dylam?
Dylam has Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the sea; great tide”.
How popular is Dylam?
Dylam ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Dylam most popular?
Dylam peaked in 2024 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Dylam a boy or girl name?
Dylam is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dylams in registered births are male.
Is the name Dylam rising or falling in popularity?
Dylam has risen 2231 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10474 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Dylam been recorded?
Dylam appears in birth records across 8 years — from 2013 through 2025.