US Popularity Rank: 23290

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Lion

Hyder is a boy’s name of Arabic and English origin. As an Arabic name, it’s a variant of Haidar, which means “lion.” With its connotations of majesty and courage, baby is sure to appreciate this fierce meaning! As an English name, Hyder may originate from the Middle English word hide, referring to a hide of land. A famous bearer of this name was Hyder Ali, a former sultan of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India.