Dillon
A variant spelling of Dylan, influenced by the surname Dillon, which has a separate historical origin from the Welsh name.
Meaning and origin
Dillon originated as a respelling of Dylan, the Welsh name meaning "son of the sea", but using the spelling associated with the surname Dillon.
How to pronounce Dillon
| English (US) | DIL-un /ˈdɪl.ən/ |
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