Alistair vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Alistair Rank #910

Lyle Rank #1,021

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Alistair or Lyle more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Lyle mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Alistair and Lyle boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.