Lyle vs Calum

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 #907 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin

Scottish Irish British Canadian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Calum Rank #907

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Calum more popular?

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Calum mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Calum means "dove" (Latin origin).

Are Lyle and Calum boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Calum is primarily a boy name.