Heath vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian 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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Heath Rank #852

Lyle Rank #1,021

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Heath or Lyle more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Heath and Lyle mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Heath and Lyle boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.