Emory vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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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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Emory Rank #886

Lyle Rank #1,021

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Emory or Lyle more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Emory and Lyle mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Emory and Lyle boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.