Bauer vs Dillion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bay, Bau

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Dillion

Boy #5,680 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, loyal"

Origin: Old Irish Dallán

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,680
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bauer Rank #3,248
Dillion Rank #5,680

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #5680 for Dillion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bauer ___

  • Bauer James
  • Bauer Conrad
  • Bauer Hans
  • Bauer Wilhelm
  • Bauer Ludwig
  • Bauer Frederick

Dillion ___

  • Dillion James
  • Dillion Patrick
  • Dillion Michael
  • Dillion Thomas
  • Dillion Robert
  • Dillion Connor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bauer

Greta Klaus Liesel Gunnar Ingrid

If you choose Dillion

Finn Declan Connor Siobhan Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bauer or Dillion more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Dillion at #5680 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Dillion mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Dillion means "faithful, loyal" (Old Irish Dallán origin).

Are Bauer and Dillion boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Dillion is primarily a boy name.

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