Dylin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIL-in /ˈdɪl.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Dylan — from the Welsh, 'a son of the sea; a great tide/flow'; a legendary sea-god in Welsh mythLow

In 30 seconds: A son of the sea; a great tide: Dylin spells Dylan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DIL-in').

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA spelling of Dylan — from the Welsh, 'a son of the sea; a great tide/flow'; a legendary sea-god in Welsh myth

U.S. rank (2025)#9138 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 641

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

Dylin is a spelling of Dylan — from the Welsh, 'a son of the sea; a great tide/flow'; a legendary sea-god in Welsh myth. A crisp, classic name (said 'DIL-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Dylan. Rare in this spelling, a-son-of-the-sea at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dylan is 'a son of the sea; a great tide' in Welsh (a legendary sea-god) — Dylin is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'DIL-in').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Dylan — Welsh etymology

Variations

DylanDillonDylen

Nicknames

Dyl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dylin mean?

Dylin spells Dylan — Welsh 'a son of the sea; a great tide'; a legendary sea-god.

How do you pronounce Dylin?

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

Is Dylin a boy or girl name?

Dylin is a boy's name.

How popular is Dylin?

Dylin is a very rare spelling in the U.S.