Lemon

Q: Is Lemon a boy or girl name?

Lemon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #34663, and as a girl name it ranks #4769.

Q: How popular is the name Lemon?

Lemon is ranked #34663 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EHM-uhn ]

Boy Name #34,663 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lemon is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHM-uhn.

Parents who love the name Lemon often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Popularity Over Time

#34,663

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,663
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Lem Ley Lemie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Lemon Diego

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Lemon Jayden

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Lemon Bennett

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Lemon Andrew

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Lemon Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Lemon Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Lemon Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Lemon Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Lemon Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Lemon Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow

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Also a Girl Name

Lemon is also used as a girl name, ranked #4769.

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Similar Names

Lena Leona Lela Leila Lenora Lelia Lettie Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon

Is Lemon a boy or girl name?

Lemon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34663. As a girl name, it is ranked #4769. Lemon is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lemon?

Lemon is pronounced l-EHM-uhn.

How popular is the name Lemon?

Lemon is currently ranked #34663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lemon?

Common nicknames for Lemon include Lem, Ley, and Lemie.

Is Lemon a common or rare name?

Lemon is an uncommon name, ranked #34663 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lemon

Lemon is a boy name .

Is Lemon a boy or girl name? Lemon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,663 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,769. Lemon is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lemon is currently ranked #34,663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lemon include Lem, Ley, and Lemie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.