Davion vs Lyam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dav, Davi, Davy

Playground Safety Score

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Lyam

Boy #1,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,094
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davion Rank #1,240
Lyam Rank #1,094

Lyam is more popular, ranked #1094 vs #1240 for Davion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davion ___

  • Davion Lee
  • Davion James
  • Davion Michael
  • Davion Andre
  • Davion Jamal
  • Davion Ray

Lyam ___

  • Lyam James
  • Lyam Alexander
  • Lyam Patrick
  • Lyam Michael
  • Lyam Sean
  • Lyam Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davion

Jaylen Kamari Zion Amara Naomi

If you choose Lyam

Aiden Connor Riley Fiona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davion or Lyam more popular?

Lyam is more popular, ranked #1094 compared to Davion at #1240 in the United States.

What do Davion and Lyam mean?

Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin). Lyam means "resolute protector, strong-willed warrior" (Germanic via Irish origin).

Are Davion and Lyam boy or girl names?

Davion is primarily a boy name. Lyam is primarily a boy name.

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