Lyon vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Woods mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Lyon and Woods boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.