Dillon vs Emma

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Emma mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dillon and Emma boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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