Lyon vs Stiles

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lyon →

Stiles

Boy #1,713 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steps over a fence or wall"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,713
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sti, Stil, Stily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Stiles →

Popularity Comparison

Lyon Rank #1,890
Stiles Rank #1,713

Stiles is more popular, ranked #1713 vs #1890 for Lyon.

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

Stiles ___

  • Stiles James
  • Stiles Henry
  • Stiles River
  • Stiles Cole
  • Stiles Lee
  • Stiles Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

If you choose Stiles

Lydia Jackson Scout Archer Finn

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon or Stiles more popular?

Stiles is more popular, ranked #1713 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Stiles mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Stiles means "steps over a fence or wall" (Old English origin).

Are Lyon and Stiles boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Stiles is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Stiles vs Lyon Lyon vs Garrison Lyon vs Lyndon Lyon vs Kodi Lyon vs Kalen
← Full profile: Lyon ← Full profile: Stiles Browse all baby names