Dillon vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Dillon Rank #870

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Trace mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Dillon and Trace boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.