Dillon vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Dillon Rank #870

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Jefferson mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Dillon and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.