Dillon vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Dillon Rank #870

Lyle Rank #1,021

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Dillon or Lyle more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Lyle mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Dillon and Lyle boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.