Lyon vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Merlin Rank #2,083

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Lyon or Merlin more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Merlin mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Lyon and Merlin boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.