Dez vs Dillion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish/British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,597
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dez Rank #5,597
Dillion Rank #5,680

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #5680 for Dillion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dez or Dillion more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Dillion at #5680 in the United States.

What do Dez and Dillion mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dillion means "faithful, loyal" (Old Irish Dallán origin).

Are Dez and Dillion boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Dillion is primarily a boy name.

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