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    Dillon

    Boy
    irish
    2 syllables

    Dillon is an irish boy's name meaning "Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea".

    Dillon is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Dillon

    Very rare in US records

    What does Dillon mean?

    Dillon is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea".

    Is Dillon a rare name?

    Yes. Dillon does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Dillon

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Dillon

    Dillon means "Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea" — these names share that spirit.

    • Michael — "Who is like God?" (hebrew)
    • Ava — "Like a bird, life" (latin)
    • Penelope — "Weaver, faithful" (greek)
    • Caleb — "Faithful, whole-hearted" (hebrew)

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