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Dylan or Jack?

67 replies

Pingpongparker · 25/01/2026 09:10

Any other name suggestions of a similar vibe welcome!

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HudALledrith · 30/01/2026 20:37

@Blueskiesnotgrey , languages evolve and cultural groups don't own names, but I don't think that Dylan said as Dillon is nice.

"... get over it." is downright rude.

Leavesandthings · 30/01/2026 20:15

I've always really liked the name Dylan!

Blueskiesnotgrey · 30/01/2026 19:44

I wouldn't give it a moments thought tbh, language evolves. Cultural groups dont own names.

HudALledrith · 30/01/2026 19:42

@Blueskiesnotgrey ,how would you feel if it was a very common and old name in your culture and the mispronunciation became mainstream to the point of the original being lost? What if it was your husband or son's name?

Dillon is a completely different name and not Welsh. The Indian name, I believe, is Dhillon and is Punjabi.

Your post is culturally insensitive.

Blueskiesnotgrey · 30/01/2026 19:24

I get that Welsh pronunciation of Dylan is Dullan but a) so what, regional pronunciations are a thing b) there is also an Indian name Dillon which IS pronounced Dillan and c) things change/evolve and lots of English people use the lovely name Dylan now and choose to pronounce it Dillan and d) Bob Dylan may be an assumed name but again, so what, he's in his eighties and a lot of people have chosen to name their sons Dylan with corresponding pronunciation after a figure that has been influential for 60 plus years, get over it.

OP you can't go wrong with Jack or Dylan. Both are perfectly acceptable, solid boys names in modern Britain in 2026 and only people on Mumsnet will bang on about pronunciations, naughty, too common etc and actual gen z/alpha, whatever the next one is, Jacks and Dylans won't know, or care.

HollyGolightly4 · 30/01/2026 16:28

HudALledrith · 30/01/2026 10:08

@HollyGolightly4 , If you are a teacher, why do you misuse apostrophes?

Miaow!

I misused one apostrophe because I'm currently an insomniac and didn't carefully proof read my post 🤭

BeefAndHorseradishSandwich · 30/01/2026 12:48

Dylan is a bit wet. Jack is a lovely manly name which I think will stand him in good stead throughout his life.

HudALledrith · 30/01/2026 10:08

@HollyGolightly4 , If you are a teacher, why do you misuse apostrophes?

HollyGolightly4 · 30/01/2026 01:14

Teacher here, every Dylan I've ever taught has been lovely! There's been a few over the years.

I've taught more Jack's, mostly lovely kids- I voted for this because I think it's just a solid name. I like the hard ending - very unusual in a world full of vowels Archie/Alfie/Theo/Leo/Ronnie/Vinnie!
It is more popular though.

AutumnAllTheWay · 30/01/2026 01:08

Aggressively overused 😂

SemperIdem · 30/01/2026 01:05

I prefer Dylan.

Jack is so aggressively overused it has become boring.

Vaguelyclassical · 30/01/2026 00:22

Dylan . . . well he sold out going electric, didn't he?
I'm all right, Jack.
How about Stephen?

HudALledrith · 28/01/2026 19:14

It's DULL-ann. 'dÊŒlan

ginasevern · 28/01/2026 18:55

Tonissister · 28/01/2026 16:34

Um... Bob Dylan pronounces it Dillan, so how can that be wrong?

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In Welsh Dullan is indeed the correct pronunciation although a lot of non Welsh people do pronounce it Dillan because they don't know the proper way to say it. Bob Dylan's name is assumed anyway.

HudALledrith · 28/01/2026 18:32

@Tonissister , because it's a very old Welsh name and pronounced differently.
Bob Dylan is an assumed name.

Firebird83 · 28/01/2026 17:31

Jack. I agree that Dylan is a naughty boy name.

Tonissister · 28/01/2026 16:34

KnickerlessParsons · 27/01/2026 19:09

How are you pronouncing Dylan? The proper way (Dullan), or the wrong way (Dillan)?

Um... Bob Dylan pronounces it Dillan, so how can that be wrong?

KarriTreeSullivan · 28/01/2026 16:31

I really like the name Dylan, particularly the Welsh pronunciation but also love the English way.

Jack is a great name, lovely sound, strong solid, one pronunciation, but it's been so well used over the decades/centuries it's now just a generic term for a man - Jack of all trades, let's hit the road Jack, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, Jack the lad etc etc etc.

ImFineItsAllFine · 28/01/2026 09:18

Dylan is great, was on our boy name shortlist. Jack is a bit meh and every other boy at DCs primary school seems to be called Jack especially the naughty ones.

teaandtoastwouldbenice · 28/01/2026 08:00

Both great names, prefer Jack by a little bit.

auntjoy · 27/01/2026 22:56

Jack for me. Timeless and solid. It’s not as popular now as it was 10 years ago and it’s not a trend name either. Dylan sounds a bit wet to me and somehow feels more dated.

AutumnAllTheWay · 27/01/2026 22:54

Love both.

How about Jack Dylan?

pambeesleyhalpert · 27/01/2026 22:48

I know siblings called jack and Dylan! Great names. I’m Welsh so biased towards Dylan!

Berlinlover · 27/01/2026 22:27

I love them both but voted for Dylan.

KnickerlessParsons · 27/01/2026 19:09

How are you pronouncing Dylan? The proper way (Dullan), or the wrong way (Dillan)?

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