Dillon vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Dillon Rank #870

Kellan Rank #919

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Dillon or Kellan more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Kellan mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dillon and Kellan boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.