Byron vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

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Byron Rank #884

Lyle Rank #1,021

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Byron or Lyle more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Byron and Lyle mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Byron and Lyle boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.