Lyle vs Duncan

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 #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Duncan Rank #1,104

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Lyle or Duncan more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Duncan mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Duncan boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.