Dillon vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dillon Rank #870

Leighton Rank #1,040

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Dillon or Leighton more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Leighton mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Leighton boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.