Emile vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Emile Rank #1,920

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Lyon mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Emile and Lyon boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.