Lyle vs Darwin

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 #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Darwin Rank #841

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Darwin more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Darwin mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Darwin boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.