Dilan
d(i)-lan
US Popularity:1705
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!
Dilan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dilan is currently #2678 on The Bump
Boy:Dilan is currently #837 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dilan is currently #1705 in U.S. births
Boy:Dilan is currently #584 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1705
in 2022
+ 90
from 2021
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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