Lyon vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Malcom mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyon and Malcom boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.