Woods vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Woods Rank #1,762

Lyon Rank #1,890

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Woods or Lyon more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Woods and Lyon mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Woods and Lyon boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.