Lyle vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Cory Rank #1,097

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Lyle or Cory more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Cory mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Cory boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.