Jean vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 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

Jean Rank #1,141

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Jean or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Jean and Lyle mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Jean and Lyle boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.