Dillon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Dillon \d(il)-lon\ is pronounced DIL-un. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "like a lion; loyal". Sounds like Dylan. Actor Matt Dillon.

Dillon has 6 variant forms: Dilan, Dillan, Dillen, Dilon, Dyllon and Dylon.

Baby names that sound like Dillon are Dallon, Dallin, Dallan, Dalon, Dallen, Daylon, Delon, Deleon, Dyllan and Tallon.

Dillon is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Dillon. Click here to compare Dillon with related baby names.