Alternatives to Dylan

Conner

Spelling variation of Connor.

This variation of Connor was practically unused before the 1990s.

Dillon

Irish

"loyal"

Different origin from the Welsh Dylan, but increasingly used as a variant spelling to honor Bob Dylan or Dylan Thomas. Still, the Dylan spelling is found 20 times as often as Dillon.

Dyland

Dyland appears to be a modern variation of the more common name Dylan, which has Welsh origins meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' This alternative spelling maintains the sound of the…

Delaney

Irish

"dark river"

Cheerful but laidback, surname-style Delaney is derived from the Old Irish name Dubhshláine and has become a familiar choice for girls in recent decades. Nevertheless, it has also been used for boys…

Quillan

Irish

"cub, Leo"

If you like Dylan, Quinn, or Leo but find them too popular, Quillan could be a distinctive and interesting alternative. It is sometimes connected to the zodiac sign of Leo, making it a cool way to…

Duncan

Scottish

"dark warrior"

Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular nor too strange. Popularity…