Dillan
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dillan
Dillan is a modern spelling variant of Dylan, which derives from Welsh elements "dy" (to) and "llan" (church/enclosure), originally meaning "son of the sea" in Welsh mythology.
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Etymology
Dillan is a modern spelling variant of Dylan, which derives from Welsh elements "dy" (to) and "llan" (church/enclosure), originally meaning "son of the sea" in Welsh mythology. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Irish and Welsh roots, with notable adoption in modern Western pop culture following figures like Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan.
Dillan currently ranks #3,871 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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