Lyle vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Gus Rank #1,216

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Lyle or Gus more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Gus mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Lyle and Gus boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.