Lyon vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Gene Rank #1,910

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Lyon or Gene more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Gene mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Lyon and Gene boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.