Lyon vs Obed

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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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lyon Rank #1,890
Obed Rank #1,942

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1942 for Obed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyon ___

  • Lyon James
  • Lyon Alexander
  • Lyon Thomas
  • Lyon William
  • Lyon Cole
  • Lyon Reid

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon or Obed more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Obed mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyon and Obed boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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