Jimmy vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jimmy Rank #860
Dillon Rank #870

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #870 for Dillon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimmy or Dillon more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Dillon mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Jimmy and Dillon boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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