Colten vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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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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Colten Rank #899

Lyle Rank #1,021

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Colten or Lyle more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Colten and Lyle mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Colten and Lyle boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.