Dillian
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dillian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 610 babies have been named Dillian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dillian is past its peak , currently ranked #40,346 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,346
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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German origin
"dweller by the Rhine river"
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Greek via Spanish origin
"angel, divine messenger"
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Old Norse origin
"sacred place, holy enclosure"
#40,367 in US
Greek origin
"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"
#40,497 in US
Korean origin
"Virtuous, worthy, able"
#40,314 in US
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About the Name Dillian
Dillian is a boy name .
Dillian is currently ranked #40,346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dillian include Dil, Dill, Dilly, Dillie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Diy, Diie, and Dilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dillian include Dillon, Dillan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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