Xyan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of the sea; great tide
Origin: Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea)
Popularity: Ranked #10631 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Xylan, meaning son of the sea; great tide.
Similar names: xylan, xylani, xya, xaylan, xaylani, xana, xanai, xane
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Xyan? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Xyan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Xyan
What does the name Xyan mean?
Xyan 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 Xyan?
Xyan has Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the sea; great tide”.
How popular is Xyan?
Xyan ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Xyan most popular?
Xyan peaked in 2023 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Xyan a boy or girl name?
Xyan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Xyans in registered births are male.
Is the name Xyan rising or falling in popularity?
Xyan has risen 3241 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12955 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Xyan been recorded?
Xyan appears in birth records across 11 years — from 2013 through 2025.