Dixon vs Reilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dixon

Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,671
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dix

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Reilly

Girl #2,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,728
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rei, Reil

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Popularity Comparison

Dixon Rank #2,671
Reilly Rank #2,728

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 vs #2728 for Reilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dixon ___

  • Dixon James
  • Dixon Lee
  • Dixon Cole
  • Dixon Reid
  • Dixon Grant
  • Dixon Wayne

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dixon

Harrison Nixon Carter Lennon Hadley

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixon or Reilly more popular?

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 compared to Reilly at #2728 in the United States.

What do Dixon and Reilly mean?

Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dixon and Reilly boy or girl names?

Dixon is primarily a boy name. Reilly is primarily a girl name.

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