Dillon vs Teddy

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
Teddy Rank #898

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #898 for Teddy.

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

Teddy ___

  • Teddy James
  • Teddy William
  • Teddy George
  • Teddy Robert
  • Teddy Charles
  • Teddy John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dillon

Connor Liam Shannon Erin Brady

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Teddy more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Teddy mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Dillon and Teddy boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.

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