Ira vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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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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Ira Rank #978

Lyle Rank #1,021

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Ira or Lyle more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Ira and Lyle mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Ira and Lyle boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.