Evans vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Evans Rank #1,880

Lyon Rank #1,890

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Evans or Lyon more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Evans and Lyon mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Evans and Lyon boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.