Lynden vs Light

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynden

Boy #5,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the lime trees"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Lynden Rank #5,740

Light Rank #5,561

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #5740 for Lynden.

Is Lynden or Light more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Lynden at #5740 in the United States.

What do Lynden and Light mean?

Lynden means "dweller by the lime trees" (Old English origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Lynden and Light boy or girl names?

Lynden is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.