Dillon vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Dillon Rank #870

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Nelson mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Dillon and Nelson boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.