Lyle vs Jethro

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 #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Jethro Rank #1,082

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Lyle or Jethro more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Jethro mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Jethro boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.