Dillon vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Dillon Rank #870

Dane Rank #882

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dillon or Dane more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Dane mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Dane boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.