Dillon vs Leighton

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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Leighton

Girl #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by the leek garden"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#395
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leigh, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Leighton Rank #395

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 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

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Leighton mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin).

Are Dillon and Leighton boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a girl name.

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