Dillon name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Welsh

Usage: English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish and Danish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dillon

d(il)-lon

Meaning: Sea, Lightning and Enlightenment

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What does Dillon mean?
Variations of Dillon
Middle Names for Dillon
How popular is Dillon?
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Similar Names to Dillon
Sibling Names for Dillon
Famous People Named Dillon
Lists having Dillon

What does Dillon mean?

Prevalently used in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, English and Irish eternal and outstanding, Dillon means "Sea, Lightning or Enlightenment" has its roots in Welsh is used as a gender-neutral name . Dillon is a variation of popular Dylan.

Origin of Cherished and Venerable Dylan is in Celtic and Welsh, meaning of Dylan is "The Sea, Ocean, Sea, the Deep and Son of the Waves".

How do I pronounce Dillon?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Dillon is d(il)-lon. The other ways to say the name is dill-in.

Variants of Dillon

Dellon, Dylan, Dilan, Dylanjacob, Deelan

Names that rhyme with Dillon

How popular is the name Dillon?

Dillon was a very popular name in United States. Over 63417 babies have been given the moniker in 142 years. When at its peak in 1992, 5060 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 73rd position.

However after 142 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times

Dillon used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 3816 babies have been given the name in 28 years.

At its zenith in 2004,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 28 years. Dillon is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1980 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 86 on boy names chart when 69 babies were given the name Dillon. Over 1007 babies in Ireland have been named Dillon.

Dillon is a rare baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim. Also, Dillon is a familiar name in Trinidad and Tobago, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Canada, Iraq, England, Guyana and Jamaica.

At least, 60000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	765	334	2838	59
2022	726	356	3017	54
2021	669	400	3189	50
2020	668	389	2738	60
2019	640	420	3603	42
2018	592	461	3342	47
2017	524	543	3544	43
2016	459	667	3984	37
2015	448	685	4845	28
2014	398	785	4099	36

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Dillon in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	100	41	0	0
	17	0	0	0
	11	10	0	2
	11	10	0	2
	7	0	0	0

Numerological aspects of Dillon

Your personal growth depends on your adventures. If you want to change the world, start with yourself. People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do. You have a positive influence on people but gather their negativity instead of positivity on a daily basis. It drains you. You always care more about other people's well-being and never find time to check how you are doing.

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Timothy - The widely accepted and venerable unisex name Timothy is originated from Old Greek, Timothy means "God the Honourable or Honor or God" is used commonly in Swedish, Tamil and Telugu. On baby boy chart, famed Timothy was spotted at 165th position in 2018 in United States
Sherri - Widespread unisex name Sherri means "Beloved or A Plain". Its origin is in Old English, Hebrew and Germanic is largely used in English
Earl - Eminent and Conifer Earls origin is Old English, meaning of Earl is "Nobleman or Warrior", largely used in English is used as a unisex name
Donald - The popular and perennial unisex name Donald is used chiefly in English, Swedish and Danish, Donald means "Ruler of the World or World Ruler" is originated from Celtic
Brandi - Originated from English, Trendy Brandi is used as a gender-neutral name which is especially used in Swedish and Finnish, Brandi means "Beverage Brandy or Warm or Comforting"

Middle names for Dillon

These flourishing and favorite middle names fit well with Dillon.

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Sibling Names for Dillon

Introducing a list of sibling names for the popular baby name "Dillon". Whether you're looking for a complementary moniker for your second child or seeking inspiration for future additions to your family, these names are sure to help you find the perfect fit. From classic choices to modern picks, there's something here for everyone.

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Famous people named Dillon

Dillon Naylor, Australian cartoonist
Dillon Anderson, official
Dillon Bell, New Zealand politician of the late 19th century
Dillon Fence, American rock band from Chapel Hill
Dillon Boucher, New Zealand professional basketball player for the Super City Rangers of the New Zealand National Basketball League
Dillon Sheppard, South African football left-winger
Dillon Day, pornographic actor and director
Dillon Francis Dillon Hart Francis is an American DJ and music producer
In 2001 drama, romance film, Forbidden, Dillon Morgan Silver played Jason and husband.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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