Dillon vs Jagger

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

Jagger

Boy #848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peddler, pack-horse driver"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
285
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jag, J

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Jagger Rank #848

Jagger is more popular, ranked #848 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

Jagger ___

  • Jagger Cole
  • Jagger James
  • Jagger Dean
  • Jagger Stone
  • Jagger Blue
  • Jagger Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Jagger

Axl Lennon Hendrix Bowie Rebel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Jagger more popular?

Jagger is more popular, ranked #848 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Jagger mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Jagger means "peddler, pack-horse driver" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Jagger boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Jagger is primarily a boy name.

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