Lyle vs Bobby

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 #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Bobby Rank #1,126

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Lyle or Bobby more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Bobby mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Lyle and Bobby boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.