Dillon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dillon Name at a Glance

Name	Dillon
Meaning	Like a son. From an Irish surname derived from the Old German first name Dillo. Also used as a variant spelling of Dylan, meaning 'Like a lion.'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dillon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dillon means “Like a son. From an Irish surname derived from the Old German first name Dillo. Also used as a variant spelling of Dylan, meaning 'Like a lion”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dillon Name Origin

Our database records Dillon under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dillon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dillon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dillon

When considering Dillon for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.