Dylan
DIL-ən
A Welsh name associated with the sea, often understood as “son of the sea” or “born from the ocean.”
Meaning
Dylan is a Welsh given name traditionally linked to the sea. It is commonly explained as coming from Welsh elements meaning something like “son of the sea,” though exact etymology is debated. In modern use, it carries a strong nature-and-water feeling rather than a strict literal translation.
Origin
Welshmasculine
Fun fact
The name gained broad international popularity in the 20th century, helped in part by the fame of poet Dylan Thomas.
Confidence: pattern inferred. Sources: based on general naming-pattern knowledge.