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Kylen vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kylen Rank #922
Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #922 for Kylen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kylen or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Kylen and Dillon mean?

Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Kylen and Dillon boy or girl names?

Kylen is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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