Lyon vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

English French Roman

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Lyon or Sylvan more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Sylvan mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Lyon and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.