Dillon vs Dustin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

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Dustin

Boy #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#686
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dust, Dusty

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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Dustin Rank #686

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 vs #870 for Dillon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dillon ___

  • Dillon James
  • Dillon Ray
  • Dillon Cole
  • Dillon Scott
  • Dillon Wayne
  • Dillon Lee

Dustin ___

  • Dustin Lee
  • Dustin James
  • Dustin Michael
  • Dustin Allen
  • Dustin Wade
  • Dustin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Dustin

Brandon Travis Courtney Shannon Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Dustin more popular?

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Dustin mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Dillon and Dustin boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.

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