Dillon

Boy's name

Dillon is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Duilleáin," meaning "descendant of Dubhthach."

Meaning Powerful tide, flow
Origin Welsh
U.S. births in 2023 276 Falling
Peak year 1992

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Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dillon Francis - DJ and record producer
  • Dillon Danis - MMA fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner

Brothers for Dillon

Boy names closely related to Dillon

Andrew Richard Troy Cody Marcus Brian Caleb Benjamin

Sisters for Dillon

Girl names closely related to Dillon

Jordan Abigail Olivia Zoey Scarlett Audrey Lily Alexis

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dillon

Dilan Dillan Dylan

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