Lyle vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Alec mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Lyle and Alec boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.