Alfred vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#839
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alf, Fred, Freddie

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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
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

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Popularity Comparison

Alfred Rank #839
Dillon Rank #870

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alfred ___

  • Alfred James
  • Alfred Edward
  • Alfred William
  • Alfred Thomas
  • Alfred George
  • Alfred Henry

Dillon ___

  • Dillon James
  • Dillon Ray
  • Dillon Cole
  • Dillon Scott
  • Dillon Wayne
  • Dillon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alfred

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Cecily

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alfred or Dillon more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Dillon mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Alfred and Dillon boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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