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The baby name Dyllon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DIL-ən (IPA: /ˈdɪlən/).

Dyllon is Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: DIL-ən (IPA: /ˈdɪlən/)

What is the meaning of the name Dyllon ?

The baby name Dyllon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DIL-ən (IPA: /ˈdɪlən/).

Dyllon is Welsh in Origin.

Dyllon is a modern English respelling of Dylan, the Welsh given name linked to Welsh mythology (Dylan ail Don), interpreted from dy “great” + llanw “tide, flow,” yielding meanings such as “great tide” or “son of the sea.” Through similarity and sound, it also intersects with Dillon, a medieval Anglo-Irish surname-turned-forename of Norman-French origin (de Léon), which helped popularize Dylan-like spellings in the British Isles and North America.

Used as a given name in the wider English-speaking world since the mid-20th century, Dyllon remains the least common of the Dylan/Dillon family, gaining visibility alongside the fame of poet Dylan Thomas and musician Bob Dylan. Common variants include Dylan, Dillon, Dilan, Dyllan, and Dylon; feminine or unisex forms appear as Dylan, Dylann, and Dillan. The compact nickname Dyl is customary. Overall, Dyllon carries maritime, lyrical associations with a contemporary twist.

Dyllon has the following similar or variant Names

Dyllon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
Canada Boys 2001 #283 8 1,916
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
United States Boys 2023 #892 7 7,053
ZA Boys 0 #1,134 45 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439

Dyllon is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
BN
BR

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People also ask about Dyllon

Dyllon is predominantly a boy's name.
Dyllon is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DIL-ən (IPA: /ˈdɪlən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dylan, Dillon, Dillan, Dillion, Dylin and Dylann.
Across languages, Dyllon has these equivalents: Dylan (Welsh original), Dillon (Irish/English variant), Dilano (variant).
Yes — Dyllon ranked #283 in Canada in 2001, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Dyllon ranks highest in Canada (#283 in 2001).
Dyllon's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #855 in 2013 to #892 in 2023 in United States.