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Byron vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Dillon mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Byron and Dillon boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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