Dillon vs Khai

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
Khai Rank #949

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #949 for Khai.

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

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Khai more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Khai mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Dillon and Khai boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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