Dillon vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Dillon Rank #870

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Lance mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Dillon and Lance boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.