Dillan vs Zay

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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Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillan Rank #2,887
Zay Rank #2,854

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 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

Zay ___

  • Zay Alexander
  • Zay Michael
  • Zay James
  • Zay Emmanuel
  • Zay Xavier
  • Zay Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dillan

Brennan Kieran Declan Sienna Bryn

If you choose Zay

Zara Kai Nova Aria Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillan or Zay more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Dillan at #2887 in the United States.

What do Dillan and Zay mean?

Dillan means "great tide, sea flow" (Welsh origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Dillan and Zay boy or girl names?

Dillan is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.

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