Dillon vs Marcellus

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
Marcellus Rank #951

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #951 for Marcellus.

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

Marcellus ___

  • Marcellus James
  • Marcellus Edward
  • Marcellus William
  • Marcellus Thomas
  • Marcellus Henry
  • Marcellus Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Marcellus

Octavia Cordelia Maximus Aurelius Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Marcellus more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Marcellus mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Dillon and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.

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