Dillon vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Dillon Rank #870

Carl Rank #1,035

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Dillon or Carl more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Carl mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Dillon and Carl boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.