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Dillon
DIH-luhn
Dillon (name) means a masculine given name and surname of Irish origin, derived from Dyllan or Ó Duilleáin. Example: “Dillon joined the fire department last year.”
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A masculine given name and surname of Irish origin, derived from Dyllan or Ó Duilleáin.
"Dillon joined the fire department last year."
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Etymology
From the Irish surname, from Breton Leon and Norman Léon, named after Sir Henry de Leon of the Viscounty of Léon. Related to the surname Lyon. Unrelated to the name Dylan, although the homophony may result in the two being considered variant spellings of the same name.
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What does “Dillon” mean?
The word “Dillon” means a masculine given name and surname of Irish origin, derived from Dyllan or Ó Duilleáin.
How do you pronounce “Dillon”?
“Dillon” is pronounced DIH-luhn (/ˈdɪlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dillon” in a sentence?
Here is “Dillon” used in a sentence: “Dillon joined the fire department last year.”
What part of speech is “Dillon”?
“Dillon” is a name.
Is “Dillon” a common word?
“Dillon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
