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Dillon vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #870 for Dillon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Lee mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Dillon and Lee boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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