Lyle vs Allan

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 #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Allan Rank #854

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Allan more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Allan mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Lyle and Allan boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.