What origin is the name Lion?

Lion comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lion a popular name?

Lion is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Lion does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Lion?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Lion — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Lion

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lion

Lion

Boy

english

1 syllable

Lion is an english boy's name meaning "Lion means 'from the linden tree dell.' This gentle name connects your child to peaceful natural beauty and a serene, calming environment.".

Lion is a boy name of english origin meaning "Lion means 'from the linden tree dell.' This gentle name connects your child to peaceful natural beauty and a serene, calming environment.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Lion means 'from the linden tree dell.' This gentle name connects your child to peaceful natural beauty and a serene, calming environment.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lion

Very rare in US records

What does Lion mean?

Lion is a boy name of english origin meaning "Lion means 'from the linden tree dell.' This gentle name connects your child to peaceful natural beauty and a serene, calming environment.".

Is Lion a rare name?

Yes. Lion does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Lion

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Lion means "Lion means 'from the linden tree dell.' This gentle name connects your child to peaceful natural beauty and a serene, calming environment." — these names share that spirit.