Austen vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austen

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Austen Rank #1,986

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1986 for Austen.

Is Austen or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Austen and Lyon mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Austen and Lyon boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.