Lyle vs Harley

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 #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Harley Rank #1,020

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #1020 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Harley mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Harley boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.