Lyle vs Ira

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 #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Ira mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Ira boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.