Dillon vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Dillon Rank #870

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Houston mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Dillon and Houston boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.