Lyle vs Darren

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 #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Darren mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Darren boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.