Lyle vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Dillon mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Lyle and Dillon boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.