Lyle vs Khylan

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 #2,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American African-American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Khylan Rank #2,209

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #2209 for Khylan.

Is Lyle or Khylan more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Khylan at #2209 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Khylan mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Khylan means "narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Khylan boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Khylan is primarily a boy name.