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Dyllin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIL-in /ˈdɪl.ɪn/Low

Meaning: Dyllin is a modern respelling of Dylan, a Welsh name usually read as 'great tide' or 'son of the sea,' from a figure in Welsh legend who took to the waves. The double-l and -in ending give it a fresh look; the meaning stays that of Dylan, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Dyllin is a rare respelling of Dylan, Welsh for 'great tide' or 'son of the sea.' Its small peak came in the early 1990s (said DIL-in).
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningDyllin is a modern respelling of Dylan, a Welsh name usually read as 'great tide' or 'son of the sea,' from a figure in Welsh legend who took to the waves. The double-l and -in ending give it a fresh look; the meaning stays that of Dylan, which we note.
U.S. rank (2014)#12591 ↗ Rising
2014 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219912014

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

Dyllin respells Dylan, from the Welsh for 'great tide' or 'son of the sea,' the name of a sea-linked figure in Welsh legend. The variant spelling is a contemporary American choice; the meaning is unchanged, which we note.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak around 1992, and it stayed rare. A boy named Dyllin then is in his thirties today.

Did you know? Dyllin keeps the sea-swept meaning of Dylan - a legendary Welsh figure linked to the waves - under a spelling built for a modern look.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Dyllin — Respelling of Dylan (Welsh 'great tide/son of the sea'); modern; flagged.

Variations

DylanDillonDyllanDillan

Nicknames

DylLin

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Dylan— the standard name it respells
Dillon— a like spelling of the same name
Dallin— a like modern -llin boy's name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dyllin mean?

It is a respelling of Dylan, Welsh for 'great tide' or 'son of the sea.'

How do you pronounce Dyllin?

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

Is Dyllin a boy or girl name?

Dyllin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Dyllin?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.

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