Leighton vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Leighton Rank #1,040

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Leighton or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Lyle mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Leighton and Lyle boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.