Lyon vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Shay mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Lyon and Shay boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.