Lyle vs Cullen

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 #1,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the holly trees"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Cullen Rank #1,131

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1131 for Cullen.

Is Lyle or Cullen more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cullen at #1131 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Cullen mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Cullen boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.