Charley vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Charley Rank #1,838

Lyon Rank #1,890

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Charley or Lyon more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Charley and Lyon mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Charley and Lyon boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.