Dillon vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Dillon Rank #870

Howard Rank #1,056

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Dillon or Howard more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Howard mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dillon and Howard boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.