Lyon vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Emile Rank #1,920

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Lyon or Emile more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Emile mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Lyon and Emile boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.