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Dillion

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Dillion Pronunciation

Dillion is pronounced DIL-ee-ən /ˈdɪl.i.ən/High

Meaning: -ion spelling of Dillon/Dylan — from an Irish surname (possibly 'like a lion'), and/or Welsh Dylan, 'the great tide, the sea'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Like a lion; the great tide: Dillion spells Dillon/Dylan — 'like a lion' (and 'the sea'). Crisp, strong, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Welsh
Meaning-ion spelling of Dillon/Dylan — from an Irish surname (possibly 'like a lion'), and/or Welsh Dylan, 'the great tide, the sea'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5485 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219792024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dillion is an -ion spelling of Dillon/Dylan — from an Irish surname (possibly from a root meaning 'like a lion', or a Norman name), and/or the Welsh Dylan, 'the great tide, the sea' (the legendary sea-child of the Mabinogion; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong, modern name; the -ion styling personalizes it (nickname Dill).

It registers thinly beside Dillon. Rare, like-a-lion-or-the-sea at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Dillon is an Irish surname (possibly 'like a lion') and Dylan a Welsh name, 'the great tide, the sea' — Dillion is an -ion spelling, crisp and strong (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Dillon — routes layered

Variations

DillonDylanDilan

Nicknames

Dill

Themes & Styles

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If you like Dillion…

Dillon— the standard spelling
Dylan— the Welsh name it echoes
Dilan— a fellow spelling
Killian— a sound-neighbor -illian boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dillion?

Dillion is pronounced DIL-ee-ən (/ˈdɪl.i.ən/). Press play above to hear Dillion said aloud.

How do you say Dillion?

Dillion is said DIL-ee-ən (/ˈdɪl.i.ən/). Press play above to hear Dillion said aloud.

What does the name Dillion mean?

Dillion spells Dillon ('like a lion', Irish) and Dylan ('the great tide, the sea', Welsh); the routes are layered.

Is Dillion a boy or girl name?

Dillion is a boy's name.

How popular is Dillion?

Dillion is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Dillon is more common.

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