Bohdi vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bohdi

Boy #1,938 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enlightenment, awakening"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Buddhist Indian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,938
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo, Bod

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Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,890
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ly

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Popularity Comparison

Bohdi Rank #1,938
Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1938 for Bohdi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bohdi ___

  • Bohdi James
  • Bohdi Lee
  • Bohdi River
  • Bohdi Sage
  • Bohdi Grey
  • Bohdi Oak

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 Bohdi

Zen Karma Luna Sage Wilder

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohdi or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Bohdi at #1938 in the United States.

What do Bohdi and Lyon mean?

Bohdi means "enlightenment, awakening" (Sanskrit origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Bohdi and Lyon boy or girl names?

Bohdi is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.

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