Leander vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Leander Rank #1,751

Lyon Rank #1,890

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Leander or Lyon more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Leander and Lyon mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Leander and Lyon boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.