Lyon vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Marlin Rank #1,945

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Lyon or Marlin more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Marlin mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Lyon and Marlin boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.