Jefferson vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Jefferson Rank #711

Dillon Rank #870

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Jefferson or Dillon more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Dillon mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Jefferson and Dillon boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.