Duane vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Duane Rank #2,090

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Duane or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Duane and Lyon mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Duane and Lyon boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.