Amos vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#699
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amos Rank #699
Dillon Rank #870

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amos ___

  • Amos James
  • Amos Lee
  • Amos John
  • Amos David
  • Amos Cole
  • Amos Ray

Dillon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amos

Elijah Ezra Naomi Ruth Silas

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amos or Dillon more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Amos and Dillon mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Amos and Dillon boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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