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Daylan
♂ Boy
Pronounced DAY-lun /ˈdeɪ.lən/High
Meaning: brightness of dayMedium
In 30 seconds: Daylan is a modern masculine name blending Day (daylight) with the -lan suffix. A fresh two-syllable name with the brightness of morning.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningbrightness of day
U.S. rank (2024)#2312 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,777
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Daylan is a modern creative name combining Day (evoking brightness) with the -lan suffix.
Daylan has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive modern masculine name.
Did you know? The -lan suffix in Daylan is one of the most popular masculine endings in modern American naming — appearing in Dylan, Harlan, Declan, and Alan — giving Daylan an instantly masculine quality.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name: Daylan — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
DylanDaylinDaylen
Nicknames
Day
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What does Daylan mean?
Daylan means brightness of day.
How do you pronounce Daylan?
Daylan is pronounced DAY-lun (/ˈdeɪ.lən/), with 2 syllables.
Is Daylan a boy's name?
Yes, Daylan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Daylan?
Modern coinage; Day + lan etymology clear.