Flint vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fli, Fly, Flie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1981 for Flint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flint ___

  • Flint James
  • Flint William
  • Flint Alexander
  • Flint Robert
  • Flint Henry
  • Flint Thomas

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 Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Lyon mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Flint and Lyon boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.

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