Flint vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Flint Rank #1,981

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Flint or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Lyon mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Flint and Lyon boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.