Lyon vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Calder Rank #2,005

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Lyon or Calder more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Calder mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyon and Calder boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.