Dillon vs Hugh

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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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Huey, Hughie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 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

Hugh ___

  • Hugh James
  • Hugh Alexander
  • Hugh William
  • Hugh Robert
  • Hugh George
  • Hugh Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Hugh mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Dillon and Hugh boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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