Lyle vs Avi

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 #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Avi mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Avi boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.