Anders vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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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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Anders Rank #835

Lyle Rank #1,021

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Anders or Lyle more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Anders and Lyle mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Anders and Lyle boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.