Benedict vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Benedict Rank #915

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Benedict or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Dillon mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Benedict and Dillon boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.