Dillion vs Dez

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillion or Dez more popular?

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

What do Dillion and Dez mean?

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

Are Dillion and Dez boy or girl names?

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

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