Dillan vs Niccolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillan

Boy #2,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, sea flow"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,887
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dill

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Popularity Comparison

Dillan Rank #2,887
Niccolo Rank #2,856

Niccolo is more popular, ranked #2856 vs #2887 for Dillan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillan ___

  • Dillan James
  • Dillan Lee
  • Dillan Thomas
  • Dillan Michael
  • Dillan Owen
  • Dillan Rhys

Niccolo ___

  • Niccolo Luca
  • Niccolo Marco
  • Niccolo Dante
  • Niccolo Adriano
  • Niccolo Sebastian
  • Niccolo James

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If you choose Niccolo

Isabella Lorenzo Gianna Matteo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillan or Niccolo more popular?

Niccolo is more popular, ranked #2856 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dillan and Niccolo mean?

Dillan means "great tide, sea flow" (Welsh origin). Niccolo means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dillan and Niccolo boy or girl names?

Dillan is primarily a boy name. Niccolo is primarily a boy name.

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