Dave vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Dave Rank #2,019

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Lyon mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Dave and Lyon boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.