Lyle vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Liem Rank #5,715

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Lyle or Liem more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Liem mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Lyle and Liem boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.