Dylon

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Dylon Pronunciation

Dylon is pronounced DIL-ən /ˈdɪl.ən/High

Meaning: -on spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'great tide; son of the sea'Low

In 30 seconds: Of the sea: Dylon spells Dylan — 'great tide; son of the sea'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin MediumWelsh

Meaning-on spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'great tide; son of the sea'

U.S. rank (2024)#5090 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dylon is an -on spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'great tide; son of the sea' (Dylan ail Don, a sea-god of Welsh legend, who swam like a fish). A crisp, modern name; the -on styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Dylan. Rare, great-tide-son-of-the-sea at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dylan means 'great tide; son of the sea' in Welsh (a sea-deity of myth; poet Dylan Thomas; Bob Dylan) — Dylon is an -on spelling, crisp and modern.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Dylan — root etymology

Variations

DylanDillonDillan

Nicknames

Dyl

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If you like Dylon…

Dylan— the standard spelling

Dillon— a fellow spelling

Dillan— a companion spelling

Kenyon— shares the -on ending

Taron— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dylon?

Dylon is pronounced DIL-ən (/ˈdɪl.ən/). Press play above to hear Dylon said aloud.

How do you say Dylon?

Dylon is said DIL-ən (/ˈdɪl.ən/). Press play above to hear Dylon said aloud.

What does the name Dylon mean?

Dylon spells Dylan — Welsh 'great tide; son of the sea'.

Is Dylon a boy or girl name?

Dylon is a boy's name.

How popular is Dylon?

Dylon is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Dylan is more common.