Lyle vs Kylen

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 #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Kylen Rank #922

Kylen is more popular, ranked #922 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Kylen more popular?

Kylen is more popular, ranked #922 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Kylen mean?

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

Are Lyle and Kylen boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.