Dillon vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Dillon Rank #870

Van Rank #909

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #909 for Van.

Is Dillon or Van more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Van mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Dillon and Van boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.