Darby vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darby

Girl #3,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer park, settlement of deer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,183
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #3183 for Darby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darby ___

  • Darby Rose
  • Darby June
  • Darby Faith
  • Darby Claire
  • Darby Elise
  • Darby Grace

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 Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Dillon mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Darby and Dillon boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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