Lyle vs Byron

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 #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Byron mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Byron boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.