Devon vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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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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Devon Rank #960

Lyle Rank #1,021

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Devon or Lyle more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Devon and Lyle mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Devon and Lyle boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.