Dillon vs Harlem

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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Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American African-American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Harl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Harlem Rank #1,015

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1015 for Harlem.

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

Harlem ___

  • Harlem James
  • Harlem Ray
  • Harlem Cole
  • Harlem Dean
  • Harlem Louis
  • Harlem Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Harlem

Brooklyn Lennox Jazz Bronx Memphis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Harlem more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Harlem mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Dillon and Harlem boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.

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