What does the name Dillon mean?

The name Dillon means "Powerful tide, flow".

What is the origin of the name Dillon?

Dillon is a name of Welsh origin.

In 2023, 276 babies were named Dillon in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Dillon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 276 ↘

All-Time Total: 64,952

Peak Year: 1992

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

Boy names closely related to Dillon

Andrew Richard Troy Cody Marcus Brian Caleb Benjamin

Girl names closely related to Dillon

Jordan Abigail Olivia Zoey Scarlett Audrey Lily Alexis

Names with similar meaning to Dillon

Dilan Dillan Dylan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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