Lyle vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Abner mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Abner boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.