Lyons

Q: How popular is the name Lyons?

Lyons is ranked #27197 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EYE-uhnz ]

Boy Name #27,197 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lyons is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EYE-uhnz.

Parents who love the name Lyons often also consider Farrell, Chianti, Prevail .

Popularity Over Time

#27,197

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,197
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Lyon #1890

Nicknames

Lyo Lyy Lyoie

Middle Name Ideas

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Lyons Damian

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Lyons Jayden

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Lyons Diego

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Lyons Adriel

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Lyons Andrew

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Lyons Angel

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Lyons Charles

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Chianti Boy Italian place name Prevail Boy English Farrell Boy Irish Gaelic Precise Boy Latin praecisus via English Kate Boy Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons

Is Lyons a boy or girl name?

Lyons is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lyons?

Lyons is pronounced l-EYE-uhnz.

How popular is the name Lyons?

Lyons is currently ranked #27197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lyons?

Common nicknames for Lyons include Lyo, Lyy, and Lyoie.

Is Lyons a common or rare name?

Lyons is an uncommon name, ranked #27197 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lyons

Lyons is a boy name .

Lyons is currently ranked #27,197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lyons include Lyo, Lyy, and Lyoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Lyons include Lyon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.