Lynx vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynx

Boy #2,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the shining one"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Lynx Rank #2,264

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2264 for Lynx.

Is Lynx or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Lynx at #2264 in the United States.

What do Lynx and Kior mean?

Lynx means "the shining one" (Greek origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Lynx and Kior boy or girl names?

Lynx is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.