Dillion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillion Rank #5,680
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillion

Finn Declan Connor Siobhan Maeve

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dillion at #5680 in the United States.

What do Dillion and James mean?

Dillion means "faithful, loyal" (Old Irish Dallán origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dillion and James boy or girl names?

Dillion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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