Ber vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Lyle mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Ber and Lyle boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.

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