Lyle vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Harold mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Harold boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.