Fox vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

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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Fox Rank #1,113

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Fox or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Lyle mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Fox and Lyle boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.