Morris vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Morris Rank #1,873

Lyon Rank #1,890

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Morris or Lyon more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Morris and Lyon mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Morris and Lyon boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.