Dash vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Dash Rank #969

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Dillon mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Dash and Dillon boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.