Dillion vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillion

Boy #5,680 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, loyal"

Origin: Old Irish Dallán

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,680
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dillion Rank #5,680
Elihu Rank #5,577

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5680 for Dillion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillion ___

  • Dillion James
  • Dillion Patrick
  • Dillion Michael
  • Dillion Thomas
  • Dillion Robert
  • Dillion Connor

Elihu ___

  • Elihu James
  • Elihu Samuel
  • Elihu David
  • Elihu Thomas
  • Elihu Nathan
  • Elihu Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillion

Finn Declan Connor Siobhan Maeve

If you choose Elihu

Ezra Elijah Micah Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillion or Elihu more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Dillion at #5680 in the United States.

What do Dillion and Elihu mean?

Dillion means "faithful, loyal" (Old Irish Dallán origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dillion and Elihu boy or girl names?

Dillion is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.

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