Dilan vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dilan Rank #661
Reese Rank #190

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 vs #661 for Dilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Reese mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Dilan and Reese boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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