Lyon vs Evans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Evans Rank #1,880

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Evans more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Evans mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Lyon and Evans boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.