Dillon
Meaning of Dillon
The name Dillon, pronounced as DIL-uhn (/ˈdɪl.ən/), is a popular male given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Diolun," meaning "loyal" or "faithful." It is often associated with strong and dependable characteristics. A notable variation of this name is Dylan, which shares similar phonetic qualities but has distinct origins in Welsh mythology. Over the decades, Dillon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 1990s when it ranked as high as 73rd most popular boy's name in 1992. The name has since experienced a gradual decline but remains a classic choice for parents seeking a timeless and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DIL-uhn (/ˈdɪl.ən/)
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Notable People Named Dillon
| Dillon Danis is a retired American submission grappler and mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator MMA and the Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship. |
| Dillon Hart Francis, also known as DJ Hanzel, is an American electronic music producer and DJ who popularized moombahton and EDM trap, and later ventured into Latin music, earning a Latin Grammy and a Latin American Music Award. |
| Dillon Michael Tate is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, known for his college career at the University of California, Santa Barbara and his MLB debut in 2019. |
| Dillon Everett Thomas is an American professional baseball outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, and currently plays for the Guerreros de Oaxaca in the Mexican League. |
| Dillon Quirke was an Irish hurler known for his career with the Tipperary Senior Championship club Clonoulty–Rossmore and the Tipperary senior hurling team. |
| Dillon Thomas Powers is an American soccer player known for his midfield skills, having played for various teams including Colorado Rapids and Orlando City in Major League Soccer, as well as Dundee United in Scotland and Glentoran in Northern Ireland. |
| Dillon Gordon is a former American football offensive tackle who played for LSU and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2016. |
| Dillon Phillips is an English professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Rotherham United and his successful loan spell with Cheltenham Town. |
| Dillon Mitchell is an American professional gridiron football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and previously played for the Minnesota Vikings. |
| Dillon Gabriel is an American football quarterback known for his time with the Oregon Ducks. |
| Dillon Paul Serna is an American professional soccer player known for his midfield skills, currently playing for Colorado Rapids 2 in MLS Next Pro. |
| Dominique Dillon de Byington, also known as Dillon, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and pianist based in Germany, known for her critically acclaimed albums This Silence Kills and The Unknown. |
| Dillon Sean Maples is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021. |
| Dillon du Preez is a South African cricketer known for his right-arm fast bowling and right-handed batting, currently playing for the Eagles and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. |
| Dillon Mitchell is a highly regarded American college basketball player for the Texas Longhorns, known for his exceptional skills and status as a top recruit in the 2022 class. |
