Dillon vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Dillon Rank #870

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Bear mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Dillon and Bear boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.