Lion
- Pronunciation
- [Lion]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lion. The Lion Is A Figure In Art And Religious Symbolism Of Many Cultures: Symbolizing Kingliness And Grandeur And Courage.
- Origin
- English
Lion Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 410 baby boys have been named Lion. The name peaked in 2022 with 42 US births that year (rank #2979). In 2024, ranked #3643 nationally — 664 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Lion
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lion births are: California (27), Florida (20), New York (11).
Other English-Origin Names Like Lion
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4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lion's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Lion
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | Lion | Male | French |
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Compare Lion to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lion against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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