Arden vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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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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Arden Rank #946

Lyle Rank #1,021

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Arden or Lyle more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Arden and Lyle mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Arden and Lyle boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.