Lyon vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Ellison Rank #2,058

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Lyon or Ellison more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Ellison mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Lyon and Ellison boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.