Von vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Von Rank #1,999

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Lyon mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Von and Lyon boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.