Alek vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Lek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1976 for Alek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alek ___

  • Alek Nikolai
  • Alek Josef
  • Alek Ivan
  • Alek Roman
  • Alek Dmitri
  • Alek James

Lyon ___

  • Lyon James
  • Lyon Alexander
  • Lyon Thomas
  • Lyon William
  • Lyon Cole
  • Lyon Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Lyon mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Alek and Lyon boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.

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