Lyon - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lyon \l-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1117 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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