Lyndon vs Pharaoh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyndon

Boy #1,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lime tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,752
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lyn, Lindy

Playground Safety Score

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Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lyndon Rank #1,752
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Lyndon is more popular, ranked #1752 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyndon ___

  • Lyndon James
  • Lyndon Earl
  • Lyndon Thomas
  • Lyndon Ray
  • Lyndon Scott
  • Lyndon Paul

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyndon

Gordon Warren Edith Gretchen Carter

If you choose Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyndon or Pharaoh more popular?

Lyndon is more popular, ranked #1752 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Lyndon and Pharaoh mean?

Lyndon means "lime tree hill" (Old English origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Lyndon and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Lyndon is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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