Carl vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Carl Rank #1,035

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Dillon mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Carl and Dillon boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.