Dillon vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Dillon Rank #870

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Murphy mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Dillon and Murphy boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.