Lior vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lior

Boy #2,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my light"

Origin: Modern Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,435
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lior Rank #2,435
Mayan Rank #5,149

Lior is more popular, ranked #2435 vs #5149 for Mayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lior ___

  • Lior Ben
  • Lior Eitan
  • Lior Nir
  • Lior Avi
  • Lior Dan
  • Lior Tal

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lior

Tamar Noa Eitan Ayelet Oren

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lior or Mayan more popular?

Lior is more popular, ranked #2435 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Lior and Mayan mean?

Lior means "my light" (Modern Hebrew origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lior and Mayan boy or girl names?

Lior is primarily a boy name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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