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Alternatives to Dylan

Dylan is a literary-yet-relaxed name with the style of Bob Dylan and Dylan Thomas. But if you want to explore baby boy names that are similar-yet-different, consider these.

Owen

Meaning: young warrior; well-born

Origin:Welsh
74
Rhys

Meaning: ardor

Origin:Welsh
80
Cian

Meaning: ancient

Origin:Irish
187
Dion

Meaning: child of heaven and earth

Origin:Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
207
Damon A name of Greek origins, the meaning of Damo...
Origin:English variation of Damian
308
Dylan

Meaning: son of the sea

Origin:Welsh
182
Griffin

Meaning: strong lord

Origin:Welsh, variation of Griffith
202
Evan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Welsh variation of John
371
Killian

Meaning: war strife or church

Origin:Irish
453
Morgan

Meaning: sea-born, sea-song or sea-circle

Origin:Welsh
584
Declan

Meaning: man of prayer

Origin:Irish, meaning unknown, possible "man of prayer"
301
Dillon

Meaning: loyal

Origin:Irish
1514
Bran

Meaning: broom-covered hill

Origin:Diminutive of Brandon
2287
Dixon

Meaning: son of Dick

Origin:Scottish
3497
Gareth

Meaning: gentle

Origin:Welsh
1193
Darian

Meaning: wealth, kingly

Origin:Variation of Darius
1720