Larry vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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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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Larry Rank #1,070

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Lyle mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Larry and Lyle boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.