Dillion vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillion Rank #5,680
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillion

Finn Declan Connor Siobhan Maeve

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillion or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dillion at #5680 in the United States.

What do Dillion and Liam mean?

Dillion means "faithful, loyal" (Old Irish Dallán origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Dillion and Liam boy or girl names?

Dillion is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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