Lyon vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Craig mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Lyon and Craig boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.