Lyon vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

African American American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Kru mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Lyon and Kru boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.