Darwin vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Darwin Rank #841

Lyle Rank #1,021

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Darwin or Lyle more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Lyle mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Darwin and Lyle boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.