Dylon
Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dylon: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 1997.
Dylon is a modern spelling variant of Dylan, a name rooted in Welsh mythology and language, likely combining *dy* (great) and *llanw* (tide or flood) to mean “son of the sea.” The most famous bearers are the renowned Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, whose lyrical works immortalised the name, and the legendary American musician Bob Dylan, who adopted it as his stage surname. While no prominent places bear the exact spelling Dylon, the original Dylan is forever linked to Dylan’s Boat House in Laugharne, Wales, Thomas’s writing retreat. This particular spelling also shares its form with the well-known Dylon fabric dyes, adding a colourful, practical association. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Dylon offers a streamlined, contemporary feel while keeping its Celtic, watery origins intact.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19976 babies
- Latest (1997)
- #2916 babies
- Total births
- 14since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y