Lyon vs Mendel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"comforter, consoler (from Menachem)"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Mendel Rank #1,594

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Mendel more popular?

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Mendel mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Mendel means "comforter, consoler (from Menachem)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyon and Mendel boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Mendel is primarily a boy name.