Dillon vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Dillon Rank #870

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Ricky mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Dillon and Ricky boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.