Calum vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #907 for Calum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calum ___

  • Calum James
  • Calum Ross
  • Calum Stuart
  • Calum Thomas
  • Calum Angus
  • Calum Fraser

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 Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Calum at #907 in the United States.

What do Calum and Dillon mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Calum and Dillon boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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