Pharaoh vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Lyon Rank #1,890

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Pharaoh or Lyon more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Lyon mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Pharaoh and Lyon boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.