Harlem vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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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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Harlem Rank #1,015

Lyle Rank #1,021

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Harlem or Lyle more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Lyle mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Harlem and Lyle boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.