Lyon vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Mayer mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Lyon and Mayer boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.