Zen vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Zen Rank #959

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Dillon mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Zen and Dillon boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.