Lyon vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Don Rank #1,797

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Don more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Don mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyon and Don boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.