Dillon vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Dillon Rank #870

Melvin Rank #876

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Dillon or Melvin more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Melvin mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Melvin boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.