Dillon vs Kylen

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

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Kylen

Boy #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#922
Total SSA Count
251
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kyle, Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Kylen Rank #922

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #922 for Kylen.

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

Kylen ___

  • Kylen James
  • Kylen Patrick
  • Kylen Reid
  • Kylen Lee
  • Kylen Pierce
  • Kylen Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Kylen

Rylan Brayden Avery Logan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Kylen more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Kylen mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dillon and Kylen boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.

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