Irvin vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Scottish English American Irish

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Irvin Rank #2,081

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Is Irvin or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Irvin and Lyon mean?

Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Irvin and Lyon boy or girl names?

Irvin is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.