Lyon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lyon \l-yon\ is of French origin, and its meaning is "lion". Also possibly a place name: the city of Lyons, France.

Lyon has 1 variant form: Lyons.

For more information, see also the related name Leo.

Baby names that sound like Lyon are Lon, Lion, Leon, Lynn and Lyn.

Lyon is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Lyon. Click here to compare Lyon with related baby names.