Gary vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Lyle mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Gary and Lyle boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.