Sir vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Sir Rank #1,964

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1964 for Sir.

Is Sir or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Sir at #1964 in the United States.

What do Sir and Lyon mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Sir and Lyon boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.