Xylan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of the sea; great tide
Origin: Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea)
Popularity: Ranked #4385 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dylan. Shares the meaning 'Son of the sea; great tide.'
Similar names: xylani, xaylan, xaylani, xyan, xyla, xalani, xolani, xolany
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Xylan? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Xylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Xylan
What does the name Xylan mean?
Xylan 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 Xylan?
Xylan has Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the sea; great tide”.
How popular is Xylan?
Xylan ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Xylan most popular?
Xylan peaked in 2022 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Xylan a boy or girl name?
Xylan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Xylans in registered births are male.
Is the name Xylan rising or falling in popularity?
Xylan has risen 2655 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6904 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Xylan been recorded?
Xylan appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2006 through 2025.