US Popularity Rank: 5518

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Lion; Brave warrior

Lyon is a boy's name of French origin. Traditionally used as a surname, Lyon means "lion" in ancient Greek and "brave warrior" in Spanish. Journeying through history and possibly originating in France, this name made its way to Britain and Ireland after the Norman Conquest. Here, it became the variant Lyons, which is still a popular surname in these countries today. Lyon may have also emerged from the Irish family name Ó Laighin. With such an adaptable and versatile name, you can encourage baby to be courageous in life and honor your ancient ancestors at the same time.