Lyle vs Langston

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 #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Langston Rank #912

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Langston more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Langston mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Langston boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.