Lyle vs Heath

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 #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Heath mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Heath boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.