Lyle vs Kit

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 #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Kit Rank #1,154

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Lyle or Kit more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Kit mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Lyle and Kit boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.