Lyon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Noble, of noble kind
Origin: Norman French (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #2502 in 2025 with 54 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Allyson. Shares the meaning 'Noble, of noble kind.'
Similar names: layona, layoni, layonna, layonni, lynnon, lonni, lonnie, lonny
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lyon? About 1 in 61,639 babies born in 2025 were named Lyon, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lyon
What does the name Lyon mean?
Lyon means “Noble, of noble kind” from Norman French (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lyon?
Lyon has Norman French (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, of noble kind”.
How popular is Lyon?
Lyon ranked #2480 in 2025 — given to 54 babies that year.
When was Lyon most popular?
Lyon peaked in 2024 with 84 babies registered that year.
Is Lyon a boy or girl name?
Lyon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lyons in registered births are male.
Is the name Lyon rising or falling in popularity?
Lyon has risen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2497 in 2020 to #2480 in 2025.
How long has Lyon been recorded?
Lyon appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1947 through 2025.