Dillon vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Dillon Rank #870

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Cal mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Dillon and Cal boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.