The nameLior
Lior is a name of Hebrew origin, mostly given to boys, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From Hebrew, "I have light" or "light for me".
Origin
Hebrew, a modern name used in Israel.
History
First given in France in the early 1980s, Lior has grown since the 2000s and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Lior
Lior in France
Lior was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 690 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Lior. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Lior in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 122 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lior mean?
From Hebrew, "I have light" or "light for me".
What is the origin of the name Lior?
Hebrew, a modern name used in Israel.
Is Lior a girl's or a boy's name?
Lior is a boy's name.