Dillon vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Dillon Rank #870

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Ray mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dillon and Ray boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.