Brighton vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brighton

Boy #1,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright homestead, bright town"

Origin: Old English Beorthelm's tun

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Brighton Rank #1,987

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1987 for Brighton.

Is Brighton or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Brighton at #1987 in the United States.

What do Brighton and Lyon mean?

Brighton means "bright homestead, bright town" (Old English Beorthelm's tun origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Brighton and Lyon boy or girl names?

Brighton is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.