Cayson 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cayson Rank #764
Dillon Rank #870

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayson ___

  • Cayson James
  • Cayson Lee
  • Cayson Thomas
  • Cayson Allen
  • Cayson Robert
  • Cayson Wayne

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 Cayson

Brayden Jayden Landon Paisley Kinsley

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayson or Dillon more popular?

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Cayson and Dillon mean?

Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Cayson and Dillon boy or girl names?

Cayson is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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