Dillon
Dillon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪlən/
Meaning and origin of Dillon
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From the Irish surname, from Breton Leon and Norman Léon, named after Sir Henry de Leon of the Viscounty of Léon. Related to the surname Lyon. Unrelated to the name Dylan, although the homophony may result in the two being considered variant spellings of the same name.
How popular is Dillon?
Since 1880, 1,045 girls and 65,225 boys in the U.S. have been named Dillon (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2726 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #73 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #930 for boys, with 294 babies given the name.
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Dillon FAQ
What does the name Dillon mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From the Irish surname, from Breton Leon and Norman Léon, named after Sir Henry de Leon of the Viscounty of Léon. Related to the surname Lyon. Unrelated to the name Dylan, although the homophony may result in the two being considered variant spellings of the same name.
What is the origin of the name Dillon?
Dillon is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Dillon?
Since 1880, 1,045 girls and 65,225 boys in the U.S. have been named Dillon (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2726 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #73 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #930 for boys, with 294 babies given the name.
Is Dillon a boy or girl name?
Dillon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,045 girls and 65,225 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.