Dillon
Dillon is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Duilleáin, meaning "descendant of the faithful one" or "like a lion." It has both Celtic roots and a strong, nature-inspired meaning connected to loyalty and courage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 238. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 878
- 2012: 872
- 2013: 795
- 2014: 787
- 2015: 686
- 2016: 670
- 2017: 543
- 2018: 463
- 2019: 421
- 2020: 392
- 2021: 403
- 2022: 360
- 2023: 336
- 2024: 280
- 2025: 253
- 2026 (projected): 238
Good to Know
- •Alternative spelling of the more common Dylan, but with traditional Irish roots
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Strong athletic association through various sports figures
- •Works well across different ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Matt Dillon
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Dylan Thomas
Poet (variant spelling)
Dillon Danis
Mixed martial artist
Dillon Brooks
NBA player
Statistics
65,225
Total births since 1880
1992
Peak year
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