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Dhylan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Dhylan

Pronounced DIL-un /ˈdɪl.ən/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Dylan, from Welsh, often read as 'son of the sea; great tide' — the name of a sea-linked figure in Welsh myth. The Dh- spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: Dhylan respells Dylan — 'son of the sea; great tide' (said 'DIL-un'). Rare and heritage-rooted.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA respelling of Dylan, from Welsh, often read as 'son of the sea; great tide' — the name of a sea-linked figure in Welsh myth. The Dh- spelling is modern.
U.S. rank (2023)#12683 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 45
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520042023

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

Dhylan respells Dylan, the Welsh name read as 'son of the sea; great tide.' It reads as a modern take on a heritage name — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'DIL-un').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely, next to the very common Dylan. Rare, heritage-rooted, and fluid.

Did you know? Dhylan is a modern spelling of Dylan, from Welsh, often read as 'son of the sea; great tide' — tied to a sea-figure in Welsh myth (said 'DIL-un').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Dhylan — Dylan respelling; Welsh 'son of the sea'

Variations

DylanDillanDhilan

Nicknames

DhyDilly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhylan mean?

Dhylan is a respelling of Dylan, from Welsh, often read as 'son of the sea; great tide.'

How do you pronounce Dhylan?

It's said DIL-un /ˈdɪl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhylan a boy or girl name?

Dhylan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dhylan?

Dhylan is extremely rare in the U.S.

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