Dillon vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dillon Rank #870

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Layne mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Layne boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.