Lyle vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Emory mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lyle and Emory boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.