Conor vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con

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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

Conor Rank #709
Dillon Rank #870

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conor ___

  • Conor James
  • Conor Patrick
  • Conor Michael
  • Conor Sean
  • Conor Finn
  • Conor Daniel

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 Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Dillon more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Conor and Dillon mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Conor and Dillon boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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