Whitley vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitley

Boy #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Whitley Rank #2,009

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2009 for Whitley.

Is Whitley or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Whitley at #2009 in the United States.

What do Whitley and Lyon mean?

Whitley means "white meadow" (Old English origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Whitley and Lyon boy or girl names?

Whitley is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.