Lyle vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Grey mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Grey boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.