Dillon vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Dillon Rank #870

Alvin Rank #792

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Alvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Alvin mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Alvin boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.