Lyle vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,021
Total SSA Count: 218
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Colten Cedric Draven Duncan

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Jefferson True Kaiser Everest

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Popularity Comparison

Lyle Rank #1,021

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyle or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Edison mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Lyle and Edison boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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