Dan vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Dan Rank #1,931

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Lyon mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Dan and Lyon boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.