Dillan

Meaning of Dillan

The name Dillan comes from an Irish surname that means 'like a lion'. It suggests someone who is brave and strong.

Dillan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dillan

After ranking as high as #667 in 2004, Dillan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dillan

• Dillan Harper
  American actor and dancer
• Dillan Sanchez
  American baseball pitcher
• Dillan Prajapati
  Indian cricketer
• Dillan Mckenzie
  Canadian actor
• Dillan Johnson
  American football player

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Questions about the name Dillan

What does the name Dillan mean?

Dillan means the name dillan comes from an irish surname that means 'like a lion'. it suggests someone who is brave and strong, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Dillan a boy's or a girl's name?

Dillan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dillan?

Dillan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dillan most popular?

Dillan peaked at #667 in 2004.