Irish · Boy name
Dillon
“from an Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin”
About the name Dillon
Dillon comes from an Irish surname introduced by Anglo-Norman settlers, and is usually traced to the Germanic personal name Dillo, whose meaning is unknown. The Dillon family became established in County Westmeath and later held the Irish peerage title Viscount Dillon; members of the family also served in the Irish brigades of the French army. As a given name it is used in the English-speaking world, sometimes as a respelling of the Welsh Dylan. The DJ and producer Dillon Francis is a modern bearer.
- Meaning
- from an Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DIL-un(2 syl.)
Middle names for Dillon
- Dillon James
- Dillon Michael
- Dillon Alexander
- Dillon Thomas
- Dillon Lee
Questions about Dillon
- What does Dillon mean?
- Dillon is an Irish name meaning "from an Irish surname of Anglo-Norman origin".
- How do you pronounce Dillon?
- Dillon is pronounced DIL-un, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Dillon?
- Variants of Dillon include Dillan.
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