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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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