Arian vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arian

Boy #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Ares, warrior-like"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Albanian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#862
Total SSA Count
280
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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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

Arian Rank #862
Dillon Rank #870

Arian is more popular, ranked #862 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arian ___

  • Arian James
  • Arian Cole
  • Arian Reed
  • Arian Blake
  • Arian Cruz
  • Arian Miles

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 Arian

Darian Leila Cyrus Nadia Rowan

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arian or Dillon more popular?

Arian is more popular, ranked #862 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Arian and Dillon mean?

Arian means "of Ares, warrior-like" (Greek/Latin origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Arian and Dillon boy or girl names?

Arian is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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