Marlin vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Lyon mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Marlin and Lyon boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.