Bobby vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Lyle mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Bobby and Lyle boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.