Jed vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Jed Rank #1,993

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Lyon mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Jed and Lyon boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.