Dylen

Welsh
"son of the sea"

Dylen Origin and Meaning

The name Dylen is a boy's name.

Dylen is a modern variant spelling of Dylan, a name with Welsh origins meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a sea god or hero. The alternative spelling with 'e' instead of 'a' emerged as parents sought unique variations of popular names. While not as common as the traditional Dylan, Dylen has gained some usage in recent decades as part of the trend toward personalized name spellings. The name carries the same melodic quality and nature-connected meaning as its more traditional counterpart, appealing to parents who appreciate the name's Celtic roots but desire a slightly more distinctive version.