Brett vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

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Brett Rank #1,061

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Brett or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Lyle mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Brett and Lyle boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.