US Popularity Rank: 26170

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Lion; Son of Laighin

Lyons is the perfect name for a ferociously adorable tot. Traditionally a last name, Lyons is gender-neutral and has Scottish, English, Irish, and French roots. It was brought to England and Scotland after the Norman Conquest of 1066, with two possible French origins. It may originate from the town of Lyons-la-Floret in Normandy, with inhabitants of this town taking the title as a last name. Alternatively, Lyons could stem from the French word leon, which means "lion." A third possibility derives from Ireland, where Lyons served as an English spelling of the Irish last name Ó Laighin, which means "son of Laighin." Baby Lyons will be your pride and joy, and they can always lean into their name's meaning for courage in a pinch.