Dillon vs Skyler

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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Skyler

Girl #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scholar, learned one"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
441
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sky

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Popularity Comparison

Dillon Rank #870
Skyler Rank #661

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 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

Skyler ___

  • Skyler Rose
  • Skyler Grace
  • Skyler Mae
  • Skyler Jane
  • Skyler Lynn
  • Skyler Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Skyler

Avery Quinn Logan Ryder Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Skyler more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Skyler mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Skyler means "scholar, learned one" (Dutch origin).

Are Dillon and Skyler boy or girl names?

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

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