Dillon vs Jamison

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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Jamison

Boy #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#760
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jamie, Jami, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 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

Jamison ___

  • Jamison Lee
  • Jamison Cole
  • Jamison Reid
  • Jamison Brooks
  • Jamison Blake
  • Jamison Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Jamison

Parker Harrison Emerson Addison Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Jamison mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Dillon and Jamison boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.

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