Lyle vs Fox

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 #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Fox Rank #1,113

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Lyle or Fox more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Fox mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Fox boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.