What origin is the name Dill?

Dill comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Dill?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Dill — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Both spellings are used. Dill means "An English surname-derived name, possibly a pet form of Dillon or a reference to the herb dill."; Dil is listed with the meaning "Dil comes from the Persian root for 'heart.' It signifies depth of character and emotional strength; a simple, traditional name for girls.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Dill

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dill

Dill

Boy

English

1 syllable

Dill is an English boy's name meaning "An English surname-derived name, possibly a pet form of Dillon or a reference to the herb dill".

Dill is a boy's name of English origin meaning "An English surname-derived name, possibly a pet form of Dillon or a reference to the herb dill". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dill mean?

An English surname-derived name, possibly a pet form of Dillon or a reference to the herb dill.

How popular is Dill?

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What does Dill mean?

Dill is a boy name of English origin meaning "An English surname-derived name, possibly a pet form of Dillon or a reference to the herb dill.".

How popular is Dill?

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Sister names that go with Dill

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Dill.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other spellings of Dill

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Dil — "Dil comes from the Persian root for 'heart.' It signifies depth of character and emotional strength; a simple, traditional name for girls." (Punjabi)

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Dill at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 1
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ll
Vowels: 1 of 4 letters

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Dill?

Dill means "An English surname-derived name, possibly a pet form of Dillon or a reference to the herb dill." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)