Lyle vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Mathew mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Mathew boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.