Leroy vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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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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Leroy Rank #864

Lyle Rank #1,021

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Leroy or Lyle more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Lyle mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Leroy and Lyle boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.