Flynn vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Flynn Rank #738

Dillon Rank #870

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Flynn or Dillon more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Dillon mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Flynn and Dillon boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.