Lyle vs Harlem

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 #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Harlem mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Lyle and Harlem boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.