Calder vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Calder Rank #2,005

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Calder or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Calder and Lyon mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Calder and Lyon boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.