Lyle vs Neo

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 #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Neo Rank #972

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1021 for Lyle.

Is Lyle or Neo more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Lyle at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Neo mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Lyle and Neo boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.