Lyon vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Ames Rank #2,018

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Lyon or Ames more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Ames mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Lyon and Ames boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.