Irish in origin, Dillon is a gender-neutral name, meaning “like a lion” or “loyal.” While the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland was taking place in the 12th century, this surname was brought to the country. It has developed into a trustworthy first name with a wide range of variants, such as Dylon, Dilon, and Dillen. Dylan, meaning “son of the sea” in Welsh, is an example of a Welsh name that shares the same pronunciation as Dillon but comes from a different place. Dillon and its related names are great options for baby names if you want something different from the famous classic Dylan.
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Similar Names like Dillon
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| Donovan | Declan |
| Devin | Dalton |
| Daxton | Dexter |
| Damien | Darion |
| Devlin | Dustin |
| Damon | Dallen |
| Dallen | Dorian |
| Darryl |
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Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Dillon? Great choices include the following:
| Natalie | Hayden |
| Austin | Chloe |
| Lauren | Jordan |
| Carter | Madison |
| Brooke | Garrett |
| Tyler | Savannah |
| Emily | Trevor |