Lyon vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Lyon or Sheldon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Sheldon mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lyon and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.