Son of the sea or great tide
Dyland is a rare variant of the Welsh name Dylan. It is derived from the Welsh elements 'dy', meaning great, and 'llanw', meaning tide or flow. In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a sea god or spirit associated with the waves.
About 20 boys were named Dyland in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).