Lyon vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Harper mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Lyon and Harper boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.