Dylan

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Births Last Year: 7,464
All-Time Total: 412,422
Peak Year: 2001

Dylan is a Welsh name derived from the word "dy" meaning "great" and "llanw" meaning "tide" or "flow." It has a poetic and nature-inspired origin.

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