Dillon

Dillon is a name used as both a surname and a given name, and it appears in various geographic and organizational uses. The surname Dillon has Irish and British roots and has spread to many English-speaking countries. The given name Dillon has become more common in modern usage as well.

Notable people with the surname include the American actors Matt Dillon and Kevin Dillon. Notable people with Dillon as a given name include the basketball player Dillon Brooks and the comedian Tim Dillon.

Geographic uses of the name include Dillon, Montana; Dillon, Colorado; and Dillon, South Carolina, each serving as a distinct community in its respective state. The Dillon Reservoir, located in central Colorado, is closely associated with the town of Dillon and serves as a large water storage and recreational area.

Other uses of the name include Dillon Precision, a U.S. manufacturer of reloading equipment and related shooting supplies. The name Dillon also appears in various businesses, organizations, and fictional contexts, reflecting its broad adoption as a proper noun in contemporary English.