Lyle vs Mendel

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 #1,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"comforter, consoler (from Menachem)"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Mendel Rank #1,594

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1594 for Mendel.

Is Lyle or Mendel more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Mendel at #1594 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Mendel mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Mendel means "comforter, consoler (from Menachem)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyle and Mendel boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Mendel is primarily a boy name.