Sylvan vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvan

Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Sylvan Rank #1,905

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Sylvan or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Sylvan and Lyon mean?

Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Sylvan and Lyon boy or girl names?

Sylvan is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.