Lyon vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Mackenzie mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyon and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a boy name.