Lyle vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Neil mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lyle and Neil boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.