Lyle vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Leighton Rank #1,040

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Lyle or Leighton more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Leighton mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lyle and Leighton boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.