Canon vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canon

Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Canon Rank #1,929

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Canon or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Canon and Lyon mean?

Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Canon and Lyon boy or girl names?

Canon is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.