Lyon vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Ignatius mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Lyon and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.