Dillon vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dillon Rank #870

Shepard Rank #942

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Dillon or Shepard more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Shepard mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Shepard boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.