Lyle vs Kellen

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 #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Kellen Rank #1,031

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Lyle or Kellen more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Kellen mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Lyle and Kellen boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.