Ervin vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Ervin Rank #1,939

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1939 for Ervin.

Is Ervin or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Ervin at #1939 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Lyon mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Ervin and Lyon boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.