Dillon vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Dillon Rank #870

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Jerry mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dillon and Jerry boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.