Lyle vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Genesis Rank #1,149

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Lyle or Genesis more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Genesis mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Lyle and Genesis boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.