dylan

n. a popular name for boys that comes from Wales.

n. a masculine given name of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of the sea' in Welsh mythology.

“Dylan is starting his first day at university tomorrow morning.”

“The name Dylan saw a significant surge in international popularity during the mid-twentieth century, partly due to the influence of famous cultural figures.”

n. a name sometimes given to girls.

n. a feminine given name, representing a less common gender-neutral application of the Welsh root.

“Dylan and her sisters all have names that were traditionally for boys.”

“While traditionally masculine, Dylan has increasingly been adopted as a feminine given name in several English-speaking countries over the last few decades.”

n. a family name or last name.

n. a surname, most notably associated with the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

“The professor's last name is Dylan, but he is not related to the singer.”

“The surname Dylan is relatively rare compared to its use as a given name, though it remains iconic in contemporary music history.”