Kassius vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kassius Rank #1,897
Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1897 for Kassius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kassius ___

  • Kassius James
  • Kassius Cole
  • Kassius Alexander
  • Kassius Leon
  • Kassius Reid
  • Kassius Grant

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 Kassius

Maximus Atticus Octavia Lysander Aurelius

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kassius or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Kassius at #1897 in the United States.

What do Kassius and Lyon mean?

Kassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Kassius and Lyon boy or girl names?

Kassius is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.

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