Lyle vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Kye Rank #1,197

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Lyle or Kye more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Kye mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Kye boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.