Dilan
d(i)-lan
US Popularity:1556
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Loyal, faithful; Love; Lion
Dilan is a boy's given name with multiple origins. A possible form of the French town name Lyon, meaning “lion,” baby can be filled with joy and pride with a name like Dilan. Traveling across to the Emerald Isle, Dilan most commonly derives from Dillion and translates to "loyal" and “faithful” in Irish. Interestingly, Dilan also has roots in Turkish culture, where it means "love." Love and loyalty? Now, there are two traits any new parent would want baby to embody!
How Popular Is The Name Dilan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dilan is currently #2642 on The Bump
Boy:Dilan is currently #1492 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dilan is currently #1556 in U.S. births
Boy:Dilan is currently #758 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#758
in 2023
+ 60
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Dilan, April 2021
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 385
House of Names, Dillion History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Hamari Web, Dillion
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