Nile vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Nile Rank #1,936

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1936 for Nile.

Is Nile or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Nile at #1936 in the United States.

What do Nile and Lyon mean?

Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Nile and Lyon boy or girl names?

Nile is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.