Dillan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: High chief, chief
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #3871 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ailani. Shares the meaning 'High chief, chief.'
Similar names: dilan, dailan, dailani, dailany, deilani, deilany, dhilan, dian
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dillan? About 1 in 89,959 babies born in 2025 were named Dillan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dillan
What does the name Dillan mean?
Dillan means “High chief, chief” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Dillan?
Dillan has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “High chief, chief”.
How popular is Dillan?
Dillan ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Dillan most popular?
Dillan peaked in 1992 with 341 babies registered that year.
Is Dillan a boy or girl name?
Dillan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dillans in registered births are male.
Is the name Dillan rising or falling in popularity?
Dillan has risen 4684 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8532 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Dillan been recorded?
Dillan appears in birth records across 47 years — from 1975 through 2025.