Lyon vs Jacobi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

African-American American Christian

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Jacobi Rank #1,827

Jacobi is more popular, ranked #1827 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Jacobi more popular?

Jacobi is more popular, ranked #1827 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Jacobi mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Jacobi means "held by the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyon and Jacobi boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Jacobi is primarily a boy name.