Lion Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lion Name at a Glance

Name	Lion
Meaning	Lion. The lion is a figure in art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing kingliness and grandeur and courage.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lion Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lion means “Lion. The lion is a figure in art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing kingliness and grandeur and courage”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lion Name Origin

Our database records Lion under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lion a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lion is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lion

When considering Lion for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.