Lyle vs Billy

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 #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Billy Rank #1,051

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Lyle or Billy more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Billy mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Lyle and Billy boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.