Lyon vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Darryl mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Lyon and Darryl boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.