Harold vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian 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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Harold Rank #991

Lyle Rank #1,021

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Harold or Lyle more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Harold and Lyle mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Harold and Lyle boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.