Lyle vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Gordon Rank #1,090

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Lyle or Gordon more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Gordon mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Lyle and Gordon boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.