Lyon vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Austen Rank #1,986

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1986 for Austen.

Is Lyon or Austen more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Austen mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Lyon and Austen boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.