Alek vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Alek Rank #1,976

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Alek or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Lyon mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Alek and Lyon boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.