Lyle vs Colten

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 #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Colten mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Colten boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.