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Dylon
Pronounced DIL-ən /ˈdɪl.ən/High
Meaning: -on spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'great tide; son of the sea'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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What does the name Dylon mean?
Dylon spells Dylan — Welsh 'great tide; son of the sea'.
How do you pronounce Dylon?
It's said DIL-ən /ˈdɪl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.