Dillon vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Dillon Rank #870

Emil Rank #1,253

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Dillon or Emil more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Emil mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Dillon and Emil boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.